Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
victim
noun
/ˈvɪktɪm/
Definition
A person who has been harmed, injured, or killed as a result of a crime, accident, or other events.
Examples
- The victim of the accident was taken to the hospital.
- She felt like a victim of circumstances beyond her control.
- Many victims of crime never receive justice.
Meaning
The term ‘victim’ refers to someone who suffers loss, harm, or death.
Synonyms
- casualty
- prey
- sufferer
- target
