victims

NOUN

someone or something sacrificed, preyed upon

Synonyms

STRONGEST

casualty fatality martyr sufferer

STRONG

butt clown dupe fool gambit gopher gudgeon gull hireling immolation innocent mark patsy pawn pigeon prey pushover quarry sacrifice scapegoat stooge sucker underdog wretch

WEAK

babe in woods easy make easy mark hunted injured party sitting duck sitting target soft touch

Antonyms

WEAK

criminal culprit

Example Sentences

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victims

Among the victims was 38-year-old Elizabeth "Tsontso" Moselakgomo, who disappeared last week after leaving her home for an afternoon run.

From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026

She’s also a true-crime fanatic who uses her social media platforms to raise awareness about wrongful convictions, missing people, and other victims.

From Slate ● Sep. 17, 2026

You know the old saying: There are no victims, only volunteers.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 17, 2026

NBC4 identified the victims aboard NewsChopper 4 as reporter Eliana Moreno and pilot George Marciniw.

From Barron's ● Sep. 16, 2026

She put everything she knew of hate into her voice—and not her own hate, but Eril-Fane’s and the rest of the victims of the Mesarthim.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor