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victim

Pronunciation: [ˈvɪk.tɪm]

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Learn how to use victim in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “crime”

(noun) a person who has been harmed or hurt by someone else or by an event. For example, if someone steals from you or if there is a natural disaster, you are the victim in these situations.

Example

The victim received support from friends and family after the robbery.

Example

The man was not the victim of any crime; he was safe at home.

Example

Who was the victim in the recent incident at the park?

Context: “emotional harm”

(noun) someone who feels or is seen as being harmed in an emotional or psychological way. This can happen when people are bullied or treated unfairly.

Example

She spoke out for other victims of bullying to show that they are not alone.

Example

He refused to see himself as a victim, choosing to focus on the positive side of his situation.

Example

How can we help victims of bullying in our school?

Context: “illness”

(noun) a person who suffers from a particular condition or problem, especially if it causes them pain or suffering. An example is someone who has a serious illness.

Example

The support group is there to help victims of chronic illnesses manage their pain.

Example

He is not a victim of the cold; he feels completely fine.

Example

What can be done to assist victims of this disease?

How to pronounce victim

Pronunciation: [ˈvɪk.tɪm]

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