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/
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
The flood victim clutches a photo as rescuers wrap a blanket around her.
The victim of the system finds wisdom!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
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.
Breakdown
victima (Latin: sacrificial offering or conquered person) = victim (no productive morphemes in English; appears as a simple borrowed root)
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📝Examples
“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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