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   Vic·tim

   /ˈviktəm/

   

   noun

   • 1. a person harmed, injured, or killed as a result of a crime, accident, or other event or action: "victims of domestic violence" Similar suffererinjured partycasualtyinjured personwounded persondead personfatalitylossloserOpposite attackerassailant
   • ▪ a person who is tricked or duped: "the victim of a hoax" Similar dupeeasy targeteasy preyfair gamesitting targeteverybody's foolstoogegullfoolAunt Sallytargetpreyquarryobjectsubjectrecipientfocusinformal:sitting ducksuckerfall guypushoversoft toucheasy touchchumpmugginscharliepatsypigeonsapschlemielmarkdill
   • ▪ a living creature killed as a religious sacrifice: "sacrificial victims for the ritual festivals" Similar sacrificeofferingburnt offeringscapegoat

   Word Origin late 15th century (denoting a creature killed as a religious sacrifice): from Latin victima.

   Scrabble Points: 13

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   Learn the meaning of victim as a noun, with synonyms, examples, and word history. A victim is one that is injured, destroyed, sacrificed, or mistreated by a force or agent.

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   Learn the meaning of victim as a noun, verb, and idiom, and see how to use it in different contexts. Find out the synonyms, collocations, and translations of victim in English.

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   Victim definition: a person who suffers from a destructive or injurious action or agency. See examples of VICTIM used in a sentence.

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   Learn the definition, pronunciation and usage of the word victim, a person who has been attacked, injured or killed by something or someone. See examples, synonyms, idioms and word origin.

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   The noun victim refers to a person who has been harmed by a crime, accident, or other adverse circumstances, such as a victim of a tsunami or a victim of domestic violence.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishVICTIM definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   A victim is someone who has been hurt or killed by someone or something, or who suffers from some loss or disadvantage. Learn the word origin, synonyms, pronunciation, and usage of victim with examples and translations.

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   Learn the origin, synonyms, and antonyms of the word victim, as well as how to use it in sentences. A victim is someone or something harmed by or suffering from some act, condition, or circumstance.