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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Standing in front of his mural, depicting the face of a girl with a feathered headdress, he laments that many artists were victims of the gangs and are now "disappeared."
From Barron's ● Aug. 17, 2026
It is considering providing further support to the victims along with additional safeguards.
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 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
She added that many of Al Fayed's alleged victims would be distressed by the breach, saying: "For me, it's more of the same, really, and deeply re abusive, to be honest. It's unbelievable."
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026
But one tribute seems to capture the pain of the tsunami victims and survivors more than any other.
From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland
