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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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Woodhouse Spa — If your pre-vacation manicure or pedicure falls victim to a packed schedule, Woodhouse Spa can help.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

The woman's youngest daughter, Luriyanti Putri, told investigators the alleged victim had reported receiving a delivery of chicken satay from an unknown person the day before her body was discovered.

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

His face was gray in the light, and he looked to me like some poor victim of a medical experiment.

From "Missing May" by Cynthia Rylant




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