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victim

Definition for victim

noun as in person who has suffered an injury

Weak match

injured party

noun as in dupe

noun as in person or animal sacrificed

Strong matches

martyr, scapegoat

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Example Sentences

One of his accusers said the comments showed he "clearly hasn't learnt his lesson", while another said he wrongly "seems to be saying he's the victim of classism".

From BBC

After nights of large-scale street demonstrations and a string of public resignations, Georgia's prime minister has rejected calls for new elections and said protesters have fallen victim to opposition lies.

From BBC

Some awaiting execution at the United States Correctional Facility in Terre Haute, Indiana, may be innocent or victims of glaring miscarriages of justice.

From Salon

More than 3,500 victims of the scandal were NHS patients with the blood disorder haemophilia, they were infected after being given a contaminated clotting agent.

From BBC

The most important risk factor for murder, however, is the nature of the relationship with the victim, especially a history of relationship conflict.

From BBC

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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