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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They declined to identify the victims until the next of kin had been notified.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2026

UN chief Antonio Guterres will visit gang-ravaged Haiti on Tuesday to show solidarity with victims of violence in the impoverished Caribbean nation long plagued by political, economic and security woes.

From Barron's • Jun. 16, 2026

Hayes told reporters that relatives of the victims were being notified.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2026

"When people are victims of sextortion scams it's really important that we shift that blame and shame back on to the perpetrator."

From BBC • Jun. 15, 2026

Before the hornets could seek out new victims, Basil ordered the defenders down to the gatehouse study, where they had a celebration snack.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques