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victim

vic·tim

UK/ˈvɪktɪm/ US/ˈvɪktəm/ common

noun

1.

an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance

2.

a person who is tricked or swindled

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Origin

From Middle French victime, from Latin victima (“sacrificial animal”).

Phrases

  • fall victim
  • fashion victim
  • perfect victim
  • play the victim card
  • professional victim
  • suicide victim
  • victim blaming
  • victim feminism

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