prey to

Frequency: 7.010.9 per million words

Used figuratively to mean being a victim of something negative, like emotions or fraud.

preyPREPOSITION

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Examples (10)

  • She was prey to all kinds of conflicting emotions.
  • The new government has fallen prey to corruption and fraud.
  • Many vulnerable individuals easily fall prey to sophisticated online scams.
  • Without critical thinking skills, one can become prey to propaganda.
  • During the economic crisis, many small businesses fell prey to bankruptcy.
  • He found himself prey to deep despair after losing his job.
  • The isolated community was prey to the whims of nature.
  • Companies must innovate, or they will surely fall prey to market changes.
  • Children, being impressionable, are often prey to peer pressure.
  • Historical records indicate that ancient civilizations were sometimes prey to devastating plagues.