victim

//ˈvɪktɪm//
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Noun

victimSingular
victimsPlural
1

A person who has been harmed, injured, or killed as a result of a crime, accident, or other event or action

The victims of the accident were taken to the hospital.

2

A person who is tricked or duped

He fell victim to an online scam and lost all his savings.

3

A living creature killed as a religious sacrifice

The ancient priests offered a lamb as a victim to the gods.