Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

innocent-victim

noun

ˈɪnəsənt ˈvɪktɪm

Definition

An innocent victim is someone who has suffered harm or injustice despite being blameless or having done nothing to deserve the misfortune.

Examples

She was an innocent victim of the robbery, having simply been in the wrong place at the wrong time.
The news story focused on the innocent victims of war, showing how civilians are often caught in conflict.
He felt like an innocent victim after being falsely accused of a crime he did not commit.

Meaning

The term refers to individuals who are wronged or victimized without any wrongdoing on their part, highlighting their lack of involvement in events that cause their suffering.