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Victim

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈvɪktɪm/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈvɪktɪm/"]/

Meaning of Victim

a person who has been attacked, injured or killed as the result of a crime, a disease, an accident, etc.

In simple words: A person who is harmed or suffers from something bad.

Victim in a sentence

• The police are searching for the victim of the robbery.
• She felt like a victim of circumstances beyond her control.
• The victim was treated for minor injuries at the hospital.
• Many victims of natural disasters require immediate help.
• He realized he was not just a victim but a survivor.

How to use Victim

Use 'victim' in contexts involving crime, accidents, or negative situations. Avoid using it lightly or jokingly, as it can be sensitive.

Grammar pattern

victim + of + noun

Memory hint

Think of a 'victory' that someone didn't get - they are a victim instead.

Related words

Collocations with Victim

• hapless
• helpless
• innocent
• be
• become
• fall
• die
• survive (something)
• suffer (something)
• culture
• mentality
• status
• victim of
• play the victim
• a victim of your/​its own success
• hapless
• helpless
• innocent
• be
• become
• fall
• die
• survive (something)
• suffer (something)
• culture
• mentality
• status
• victim of
• play the victim
• a victim of your/​its own success
• hapless
• helpless
• innocent
• be
• become
• fall
• die
• survive (something)
• suffer (something)
• culture
• mentality
• status
• victim of
• play the victim
• a victim of your/​its own success

Synonyms for Victim

• target

Opposites of Victim

• perpetrator
• offender

Common mistakes with Victim

• Confused with 'casualty' - 'victim' refers specifically to harm or suffering.
• Using 'victim' without specifying what they are a victim of, making the meaning unclear.
• Assuming 'victim' always implies weakness; it can also refer to people in unfair situations.

Frequently asked questions about Victim

What does Victim mean?

A person who is harmed or suffers from something bad.

What is the definition of Victim?

a person who has been attacked, injured or killed as the result of a crime, a disease, an accident, etc.

How do you use Victim in a sentence?

The police are searching for the victim of the robbery.

Can you give another example of Victim?

She felt like a victim of circumstances beyond her control.

What are synonyms for Victim?

Common alternatives include target.

What is the opposite of Victim?

Opposite meanings include perpetrator, offender.

What words go with Victim?

It commonly pairs with hapless, helpless, innocent, be, become, fall, die, survive (something), suffer (something), culture, mentality, status, victim of, play the victim, a victim of your/​its own success, hapless, helpless, innocent, be, become, fall, die, survive (something), suffer (something), culture, mentality, status, victim of, play the victim, a victim of your/​its own success, hapless, helpless, innocent, be, become, fall, die, survive (something), suffer (something), culture, mentality, status, victim of, play the victim, a victim of your/​its own success.

What are common mistakes when using Victim?

Confused with 'casualty' - 'victim' refers specifically to harm or suffering. Using 'victim' without specifying what they are a victim of, making the meaning unclear. Assuming 'victim' always implies weakness; it can also refer to people in unfair situations.

How do you pronounce Victim?

US: /["/ˈvɪktɪm/"]/, UK: /["/ˈvɪktɪm/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Victim?

Use 'victim' in contexts involving crime, accidents, or negative situations. Avoid using it lightly or jokingly, as it can be sensitive.

What CEFR level is Victim?

"Victim" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.