Victim

/ˈvɪk.tɪm/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person who suffers harm, injury, or death as a result of a crime, accident, or other adverse circumstance.

The police are looking for witnesses to the incident that left the victim injured.

A person who is tricked, deceived, or taken advantage of.

She felt like a victim after being scammed by the fraudulent company.

A living creature that is hunted or killed by another for food.

In the animal kingdom, prey often plays the role of a victim in the predator-prey relationship.

Middle English: from Latin 'victima', meaning 'a sacrificial animal, a person sacrificed to a deity'.

victim mentality

A mindset where a person sees themselves as a victim of circumstances, often leading to a sense of helplessness.

blame the victim

A phrase used to describe the act of holding the victim of a crime or wrongdoing responsible for the harm they suffered.

victim of circumstance

A person whose situation is determined by events beyond their control.

perpetrator

A person who carries out a harmful, illegal, or immoral act.

survivor

A person who continues to live or exist, especially after facing a difficult situation.

sacrifice

An act of giving up something valued for the sake of something else regarded as more important.

A person who complains about their problems excessively.

Stop acting like such a victim; just deal with it.

Someone who plays the victim to gain sympathy or manipulate others.

She always pulls the victim card whenever she wants attention.