Synonyms for
Victim
Definition
A person who has been harmed or killed as a result of a crime, accident, or other event or action.
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- fall victim to
- victim of crime
- tragic victim
- innocent victim
- potential victim
- victim support
- victim mentality
- victim complex
Word family
Usage note
While 'victim' can refer to someone who suffers harm, it can also be used informally to describe someone easily deceived or manipulated. Be mindful of the context to avoid unintended connotations.
Example sentences
- The victim of the car accident was taken to the hospital.
- The victim of the robbery described the suspect to the police.
- She felt like a victim of the bullying at school.
- The victim of the fraud lost all of her savings.
- He was the victim of a prank gone wrong.
Quotes
The best revenge is massive success. - Frank Sinatra
The victim mindset dilutes the human potential. - Steve Maraboli
The victim always screams when being burned alive. - Anton Chekhov