fall victim to
idiom
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
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With pumpkin's need for more water, any nearby rosemary can fall victim to mildew from the pumpkin plant, on top of root rot.
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Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 16 Feb. 2026
Most tennis players were too savvy to fall victim to their cheap provocation.
—Beth Herman, Boston Herald, 6 Feb. 2026
How to avoid getting scammed Anyone can fall victim to a fraud or scam.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 27 Jan. 2026
Philadelphia’s second-half plan in Buffalo seemed to fall victim to a blend of issues that included (1) tough position, unfavorable concept, (2) right personnel, wrong look and (3) good play, bad execution.
—Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 1 Jan. 2026
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Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 16 Feb. 2026
Most tennis players were too savvy to fall victim to their cheap provocation.
—Beth Herman, Boston Herald, 6 Feb. 2026
How to avoid getting scammed Anyone can fall victim to a fraud or scam.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 27 Jan. 2026
Philadelphia’s second-half plan in Buffalo seemed to fall victim to a blend of issues that included (1) tough position, unfavorable concept, (2) right personnel, wrong look and (3) good play, bad execution.
—Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 1 Jan. 2026
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“Fall victim to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fall%20victim%20to. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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