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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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 film moves beyond the climate crisis to the increase in climate refugees, which Fox underscores by starting with Americans, including victims of the Paradise blaze, before journeying around the globe.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 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

That case stemmed from a 2012 police investigation – "Operation Alto" – in which 18 crew from the Philippines were recognised as victims of modern slavery.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Though exact numbers aren’t known, some experts claim that the total number of victims may have doubled to 200,000 or more.

From "Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti