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

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

But even as clutter-free homes rise, these items don't have to fall victim to the Great Clutter Purge. — Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Feb. 2026

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