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Victim

noun
/ˈvɪk.tɪm/

Meaning

a person who suffers harm, injury, or death as a result of an event or action
a person who suffers harm, injury, or death due to an event or action

Example Sentences

The victim was taken to the hospital immediately.

The victim of the accident was taken to the hospital immediately.

Synonyms

casualty, sufferer, target, prey
Entry 1
casualty, sufferer, target, prey
Entry 2
casualty, sufferer, target, prey

Antonyms

perpetrator, aggressor, attacker, survivor, winner
Entry 1
perpetrator, aggressor, attacker
Entry 2
survivor, winner

Collocations

crime victim, accident victim, victim support, victim of violence, innocent victim
Entry 1
crime victim, accident victim, victim support
Entry 2
victim of violence, crime victim, innocent victim

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