Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

vitima

Noun
ˈvɪktɪm
Definition
A person who suffers harm, loss, or death due to the actions of another party.
Examples
  • The accident left several victims who required medical attention.
  • As a victim of fraud, she worked with authorities to recover her lost funds.
  • He often spoke about his experiences as a victim of bullying in school.
Meaning
In both legal and general terms, a victim refers to someone who has been harmed in some way, whether physically, emotionally, or financially.
Synonyms
  • sufferer
  • target
  • prey
  • casualty
  • injured party