Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
accident-victim
noun
ˈæksɪdənt ˈvɪktɪm
Definition
A person who suffers harm or injury as a result of an accident.
Examples
- The accident-victim was taken to the hospital for treatment.
- Support groups can provide help to accident-victims and their families.
- After the crash, many accident-victims shared their stories.
Meaning
An accident-victim is someone who is directly affected by an unforeseen event that causes physical or emotional damage.
Synonyms
- casualty
- injured party
- hurt individual
- affected person
