fall victim to

idiom

: to be attacked, injured, or killed by (someone or something)

Police think she may have fallen victim to a serial killer.

: to be affected badly by (something)

She fell victim to the flu.

He fell victim to a scam.

schools falling victim to budget cuts

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Anderson is concerned her community will fall victim to price gouging amid the incredible demand as thousands of residents simultaneously try to rebuild. —

Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN, 8 Feb. 2025 Our children and their health and well being must not fall victim to political partisanship. —

Dr. Eve Meltzer Krief, New York Daily News, 29 Jan. 2025 Without proper oversight, athletes can fall victim to bad deals, predatory behavior, or mismanagement of their brand. —

Chris Dorsey, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025 Anyone who can afford that fee can also afford plenty of snake oil, and Shlain has watched clients fall victim to various wellness-industry scams. —

Grace Huckins, Robb Report, 20 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for fall victim to

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