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Definition victim in British English

victim noun

[countable] noun
/ˈvɪktɪm/
1

someone who has been harmed, injured, or killed as the result of a crime

Example

a murder victim

Example

victims of domestic violence/sexual assault

Synonyms and related words
victim casualty the injured
1.1

someone who has been affected by a bad situation such as an accident or an illness

Example

flood/earthquake victims

Example

500 penguins were among the victims of an oil spill.

Example

an operation for victims of head injuries

Example

She fell victim to a rare disease.

Synonyms and related words
victim casualty the injured
2

someone who has suffered as a result of the actions or negative attitudes of someone else or of people in general

Example

victims of racism/discrimination

Example

She believes she is the victim of a media conspiracy to discredit her.

Example

The reporters felt they were innocent victims of a political decision.

Synonyms and related words
victim target pawn
2.1

something that is badly affected by a situation, a decision etc

Example

A microprocessor plant in Scotland is the latest victim of the economic downturn.

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victim target pawn
3

to be so successful that this leads to negative effects

Example

The popular teachers are a victim of their own success, as all the students want to be in their class.

Definition victim in British English