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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Mike Andrews is an attorney with the Beasley Allen law firm which represents the families of 135 victims of the crash.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Many victims have refused the offers, saying they don’t fully cover their losses from the devastating blaze.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

He praised the support from police, particularly their family liaison officer, but said it had "brought home just how terrible it is" for victims.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

The Iran World Cup team arrived in Tijuana wearing lapel pins on their jackets acknowledging victims of a Feb. 28 missile strike on an elementary school.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

This critical distinction reflects how we think about the people who were victims trapped in a powerful system.

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis