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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

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However, 80 years after the fall of the Third Reich, not all looted assets have been returned to the victims' descendants.

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Nigerian officials and analysts say that members of all faiths are victims of the violence and kidnappings and say it is not true that Christians are being targeted.

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ICE or Border Patrol agents were described as victims in about 60% of those cases.

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"Having to see and hear him again via video link wasn't fair for me to have to do as a victim."

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Authorities have personally visited or notified victims at 58 locations, informing them of the incident and providing guidance on changing passwords.

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

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