victim
Pronunciation: [ˈvɪk.tɪm]
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.
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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?