fall victim to

phrase

1

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

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

2

: to be affected badly by (something)

She fell victim to the flu.

He fell victim to a scam.

schools falling victim to budget cuts

Examples of fall victim to in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Idaho is the most recent state fall victim to the the parasite. — Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 15 July 2026

Leather furniture or clothing will crack and discolor due to environmental reasons, and rugs of any fabric will deteriorate and fall victim to moths, bugs, and birds looking for a dark, cool space. — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 26 May 2026

Before the comeback, the Nuggets seemed destined to fall victim to Portland's staggering display from 3-point territory. — Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 7 Apr. 2026

Others, like some of those who were rescued, may fall victim to crime. — Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026

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