Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
fall prey to something
phrase
/fɔl preɪ tuː ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
Definition
to become a victim of something harmful or undesirable.
Examples
- Many people fall prey to online scams if they are not careful.
- She fell prey to her own assumptions, leading to poor decisions.
- Do not fall prey to negative thoughts; focus on the positive.
Meaning
When someone falls prey to something, they are caught or affected by it, often in an unfortunate way.
Synonyms
- become a victim of
- succumb to
- befall
- be taken in by
