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victim

[vik-tim] / ˈvɪk tɪm /
NOUN
person who has suffered an injury
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NOUN
person or animal sacrificed
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The family of the victim said they did not want this "terrible tragedy to be used to divide people or fuel hostility".

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Delivering a victim impact statement in court, Susanna held back tears as she hailed her daughter as "optimistic, inclusive, and full of fun".

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Following assessment and initial treatment at the scene, the victim was taken to Royal Victoria Hospital.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

On the other hand, he said, “insurance companies have not historically been great investors,” and “if you’re a hurricane victim and you need a place to sleep tomorrow, you need the cash right now.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

However, as Mozelle and Onzelle discovered, focusing on the status of the victim became one more way for the criminal justice system to disfavor some people.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson




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