be/fall prey to

idiom

: to be killed by (an animal, disease, etc.)

The deer fell prey to coyotes.

Many people fell prey to disease.

: to be harmed or affected in a bad way by (someone or something)

After the accident, she was prey to all kinds of anxieties.

Some of his friends fell prey to drugs.

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Without this visibility, an organization can easily fall prey to blind spots resulting from firewall misconfigurations. —

Jody Brazil, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024 As long as the profile remains active, Rowena is concerned other people could fall prey to the same attack. —

Ryan Browne, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2024 Below, members of Forbes Technology Council discuss some of the mistakes young tech companies can fall prey to during hypergrowth, along with solutions to avoid these missteps and achieve lasting success. —

Expert Panel®, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024 By reducing the sense of skepticism and doubt, news outlets can promote a healthier, more transparent media landscape where readers are less likely to fall prey to misinformation. —

Lars Daniel, Forbes, 13 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for be/fall prey to

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