victims (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: ˈvɪktɪmz

Definition

People harmed, injured, or killed as a result of a crime, accident, or other misfortune.

Examples

• The charity helps victims of domestic abuse.

• The victims were rushed to the hospital after the crash.

• He was convicted of being a victim of circumstance.

How to Use victims

victim of (prepositional phrase)

To be harmed or affected by something. — "She was a victim of identity theft."

Synonyms of victims

Words with a similar meaning to victims:

• sufferer
• casualty
• loser
• prey

Antonyms of victims

Words with the opposite meaning to victims:

• survivors
• perpetrators

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