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

With no indication that the officers have learned from their mistreatment of her husband, Rebekah can’t shake the feeling that her family won’t be the only ones to fall victim to this kind of injustice. — Kate Payne, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2026

But even with the goal of a clutter-free home, these items don’t have to fall victim to the Great Clutter Purge. — Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2026

Drapery in Rooms With Two Different Window Sizes Speaking of drapery, don’t fall victim to another common mistake that Brien notices, which is hanging rods at different heights based on each window. — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 24 Sep. 2026

Cutting boards, wooden spoons, silicone utensils, dishes, countertops, and even your hands can all fall victim to turmeric’s yellow-orange pigment. — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2026

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