Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

victim

[vik-tim] / ˈvɪk tɪm /
NOUN
person who has suffered an injury
Synonyms


NOUN
person or animal sacrificed
Synonyms


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Additionally, unlike other large government settlement funds, such as the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund, the new fund wasn’t set up by Congress.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

Victim advocacy and community safety groups also assisted.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026

“GRILLO acknowledged that, if the lawsuit was retried and Victim 1 was unable to testify, that would be a favorable development for D.E.L.T.A. Rescue,” McElroy wrote.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 2026

Under the guidance set out in a new Victim Information Request Code of Practice, police requests for counselling notes must meet strict criteria of being necessary, proportionate, and relevant.

From BBC • Jan. 12, 2026

I glance at the sections marked Victim Statement and Estimated Value of Damaged Property.

From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina




Vocabulary lists containing victim


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "victim" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com