victim
noun
a person who suffers from a destructive or injurious action or agency.
victims
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pluralof victim.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Visiting victims of the West Midlands wildfire on Friday, he told BBC Five Live that there needs to be a focus on adapting to the changing climate, including considering aerial firefighting resources.
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026
Rescuers were still combing the stricken area for victims, search and rescue official Fathur Rahman told AFP on Monday morning.
From Barron's ● Aug. 17, 2026
Some 20 quake victims have received donations from the initiative, according to Damaso, while another 10 are receiving assistance.
From Barron's ● Aug. 15, 2026
The force has previously said 154 victims have reported allegations connected to Al Fayed and that supporting survivors remains at the heart of the investigation.
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026
Law enforcement officers generally have no personal resources to pay damages to victims of misconduct, so the city, county, or agency that employs them is typically the target of any civil action that seeks compensation.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
