victim — a person harmed, injured, or killed as a result of a crime, accident, or other event or action
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person harmed, injured, or killed as a result of a crime, accident, or other event or action
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈvɪktɪm/
Korean meaning: 범죄, 사고, 사건 등으로 피해를 당한 사람; 희생자, 피해자
Korean pronunciation: **빅**팀
Example Sentences
- My wallet became a victim of my shopping addiction.
- The earthquake victims received emergency aid from the government.
- Don't be a victim of fake news - always check your sources!
victim
NOUN//ˈvɪktɪm//
a person harmed, injured, or killed as a result of a crime, accident, or other event or action
A robbery victim receives help from concerned passersby on the sidewalk
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Origin
From Latin 'victima' meaning a person or animal killed as a sacrifice or in warfare. The word entered English through Old French and Latin, originally referring to sacrificial offerings before acquiring its modern sense of someone harmed by crime or misfortune.
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“My wallet became a victim of my shopping addiction.”
“The earthquake victims received emergency aid from the government.”
“Don't be a victim of fake news - always check your sources!”
“My diet became a victim of the all-you-can-eat buffet.”
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