victim

US /ˈvɪk.təm/

UK /ˈvɪk.təm/

1.

a person harmed, injured, or killed as a result of a crime, accident, or other event or action

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The police are investigating the murder of a young victim.

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Many people became victims of the natural disaster.

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casualty sufferer prey martyr

2.

a person who is tricked or duped

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He was an easy victim for the con artist.

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Don't fall victim to their empty promises.

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dupe patsy gull mark target

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fashion victim be a victim of your own success