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victim

/ˈvɪktɪm/

Translations

victimnoun

victims

/ˈvɪktɪm/

The victim of the accident was taken to the hospital.

Жертва аварии была доставлена в больницу.

Synonyms

victimadjective

/ˈvɪk.tɪm/

Used attributively before nouns (e.g., victim support, victim impact statement).

Synonyms

victimnoun

A person harmed, injured, or killed as a result of a crime, accident, or other event or action.

The victim of the robbery was able to identify the suspect in a lineup.

A person who is tricked or duped.

He was the victim of an elaborate scam that cost him thousands of dollars.

A living creature killed as a religious sacrifice.

In ancient times, a lamb was often used as a victim in sacrificial rituals.

victimadjective

Relating to, intended for, or characteristic of victims.

Victim support groups offer counseling to those affected by crime.