Victim
noun
A person who is hurt, killed, or suffers because of something bad that happens or is done to them.
She was a victim of a brutal attack.
Often appears as...
- victim of crime
- innocent victim
noun
A person who is tricked or cheated.
He was a victim of a scam.
Often appears as...
- victim of fraud
- scam victim
noun
A person who suffers or is disadvantaged because of some event or situation.
Many see the unemployed as the main victims of the economic crisis.
Often appears as...
- victim of circumstance
- victim of fate
noun
In law, a victim is someone who has been injured or killed because of a crime.
The law courts must consider the rights of the victim.
Often appears as...
- crime victim
- victim impact statement
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A person who is hurt, killed, or suffers because of something bad that happens or is done to them.
She was a victim of a brutal attack.
Often appears as...
- victim of crime
- innocent victim
noun
A person who is tricked or cheated.
He was a victim of a scam.
Often appears as...
- victim of fraud
- scam victim
noun
A person who suffers or is disadvantaged because of some event or situation.
Many see the unemployed as the main victims of the economic crisis.
Often appears as...
- victim of circumstance
- victim of fate
noun
In law, a victim is someone who has been injured or killed because of a crime.
The law courts must consider the rights of the victim.
Often appears as...
- crime victim
- victim impact statement
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
The word 'victim' often implies harm or loss, evoking sympathy for the person affected.
The victims of the hurricane need our support.
Pro Tip 2/3Passive Role
'Victim' suggests a lack of control over the bad event that occurred.
Passengers were victims of the train derailment.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Impact
Using 'victim' can deepen the emotional impact of a statement by highlighting suffering.
He became a victim of bullying, which affected his mental health.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
The word 'victim' often implies harm or loss, evoking sympathy for the person affected.
The victims of the hurricane need our support.
Pro Tip 2/3Passive Role
'Victim' suggests a lack of control over the bad event that occurred.
Passengers were victims of the train derailment.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Impact
Using 'victim' can deepen the emotional impact of a statement by highlighting suffering.
He became a victim of bullying, which affected his mental health.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
The word 'victim' often implies harm or loss, evoking sympathy for the person affected.
The victims of the hurricane need our support.
Pro Tip 2/3Passive Role
'Victim' suggests a lack of control over the bad event that occurred.
Passengers were victims of the train derailment.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Impact
Using 'victim' can deepen the emotional impact of a statement by highlighting suffering.
He became a victim of bullying, which affected his mental health.
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What does it mean to be...
like the guarantee of a minimum standard of treatment and non-discrimination. The most basic obligation towards refugees is non-refoulement, a principle preventing a nation from sending an individual to a country where their life and freedom are threatened. In reality, however, refugees are frequently the victims
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What happens when you...
place them in an ice water tub while stirring the water and monitoring vitals continuously. If this is not possible, dousing in ice water and applying wet towels over the entire body can help. But before you start anything, emergency services should be called. As you wait, it's important to keep the victim calm
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What does my headscarf...
Or perhaps you work at an office. Take out that new grad who looks totally out of place -- 'cause that was me -- and open doors for them, not in a tokenistic way, because we're not victims, but show them the opportunities because opening up your world will make you realize that you have access to doors
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The truth about bats -...
and even these bats mostly feed on cattle. Maybe that still doesn't seem so great, but vampire bats can be a great help to humans. A chemical known as desmoteplase found in vampire bat saliva helps break down blood clots, and is being tested by recovering stroke victims.
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Exploring the Bay of...
This is about the victims of war. So it like, goes from the very tangible here, - into a more abstract spiritual world. - That's right, yep. - Okay. - Yep. What are the best reactions you get from travellers from far away places, or from closer places?
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What are the universal...
mostly monitor and investigate violations, but they cannot force states to, say, change a policy or compensate a victim. That's why some critics say it's naive to consider human rights a given in a world where state interests wield so much power.
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Jellyfish predate...
to inject venom into the victim. Some jellyfish stings barely tingle, but others cause severe skin damage. The venom of one box jellyfish can kill a human in under five minutes, making it one of the most potent poisons of any animal in the world.
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Storytelling can be...
narratives except instead of doing it to show the truth to actually help make the world a better place she does it to deceive people I mean think about how pernicious she what she's doing is instead of helping real victims she's got the
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Best Of Ants PIPE BBC Earth
with its protective coat neutralized the ants attack the slug underneath slowly the victim is sliced up
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Why Are These Fish...
Slightly deeper water means they can get their bills underneath to scoop out their victims.
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What does it mean to be...
like the guarantee of a minimum standard of treatment and non-discrimination. The most basic obligation towards refugees is non-refoulement, a principle preventing a nation from sending an individual to a country where their life and freedom are threatened. In reality, however, refugees are frequently the victims
Video examples
What happens when you...
place them in an ice water tub while stirring the water and monitoring vitals continuously. If this is not possible, dousing in ice water and applying wet towels over the entire body can help. But before you start anything, emergency services should be called. As you wait, it's important to keep the victim calm
Video examples
What does my headscarf...
Or perhaps you work at an office. Take out that new grad who looks totally out of place -- 'cause that was me -- and open doors for them, not in a tokenistic way, because we're not victims, but show them the opportunities because opening up your world will make you realize that you have access to doors
Video examples
The truth about bats -...
and even these bats mostly feed on cattle. Maybe that still doesn't seem so great, but vampire bats can be a great help to humans. A chemical known as desmoteplase found in vampire bat saliva helps break down blood clots, and is being tested by recovering stroke victims.
Video examples
Exploring the Bay of...
This is about the victims of war. So it like, goes from the very tangible here, - into a more abstract spiritual world. - That's right, yep. - Okay. - Yep. What are the best reactions you get from travellers from far away places, or from closer places?
Video examples
What are the universal...
mostly monitor and investigate violations, but they cannot force states to, say, change a policy or compensate a victim. That's why some critics say it's naive to consider human rights a given in a world where state interests wield so much power.
Video examples
Jellyfish predate...
to inject venom into the victim. Some jellyfish stings barely tingle, but others cause severe skin damage. The venom of one box jellyfish can kill a human in under five minutes, making it one of the most potent poisons of any animal in the world.
Video examples
Storytelling can be...
narratives except instead of doing it to show the truth to actually help make the world a better place she does it to deceive people I mean think about how pernicious she what she's doing is instead of helping real victims she's got the
Video examples
Best Of Ants PIPE BBC Earth
with its protective coat neutralized the ants attack the slug underneath slowly the victim is sliced up
Video examples
Why Are These Fish...
Slightly deeper water means they can get their bills underneath to scoop out their victims.
Example 1 of 10
Quote examples
Ziggy Marley
Jamaican Musician
The people don't run the system; the people are victims of the system. The people choose the leaders thinking that they will help them. But when they turn around, there is no help.
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Elie Wiesel
American Novelist
In the concentration camps, we discovered this whole universe where everyone had his place. The killer came to kill, and the victims came to die.
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Richard Bach
American Novelist
If it's never our fault, we can't take responsibility for it. If we can't take responsibility for it, we'll always be its victim.
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Maya Angelou
American Poet
A wise woman wishes to be no one's enemy; a wise woman refuses to be anyone's victim.
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Bertrand Russell
British Philosopher
Life is nothing but a competition to be the criminal rather than the victim.
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Kamala Harris
American Vice President
I was raised to be an independent woman, not the victim of anything.
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Mauricio Pochettino
Argentinian Athlete
I am not the victim, and I won't be the victim in football or life.
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Gloria Steinem
American Activist
Society certainly encourages women to be victims in every way.
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Vernon Howard
American Author
You can't come into this world without becoming its victim.
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Theresa May
British Politician
Our laws must protect victims.
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Ziggy Marley
Jamaican Musician
The people don't run the system; the people are victims of the system. The people choose the leaders thinking that they will help them. But when they turn around, there is no help.
Quote examples
Elie Wiesel
American Novelist
In the concentration camps, we discovered this whole universe where everyone had his place. The killer came to kill, and the victims came to die.
Quote examples
Richard Bach
American Novelist
If it's never our fault, we can't take responsibility for it. If we can't take responsibility for it, we'll always be its victim.
Quote examples
Maya Angelou
American Poet
A wise woman wishes to be no one's enemy; a wise woman refuses to be anyone's victim.
Quote examples
Bertrand Russell
British Philosopher
Life is nothing but a competition to be the criminal rather than the victim.
Quote examples
Kamala Harris
American Vice President
I was raised to be an independent woman, not the victim of anything.
Quote examples
Mauricio Pochettino
Argentinian Athlete
I am not the victim, and I won't be the victim in football or life.
Quote examples
Gloria Steinem
American Activist
Society certainly encourages women to be victims in every way.
Quote examples
Vernon Howard
American Author
You can't come into this world without becoming its victim.
Quote examples
Theresa May
British Politician
Our laws must protect victims.
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