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as in target
a person or thing that is the object of abuse, criticism, or ridicule
the victim of schoolyard teasing
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as in sacrifice
something offered to a god
the Aztecs are believed to have sacrificed thousands of victims annually to the sun
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Recent Examples of victim
But a law enforcement official briefed on the case told CNN Radford had a disagreement with one of the victims on Tuesday.
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Dakin Andone, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2025
The victim has yet to be identified, and detectives were conducting a death investigation pending an autopsy scheduled for Thursday.
—Deanese Williams-Harris, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2025
Americans were moved to action through numerous fundraisers to feed hungry children and other war victims in Europe and Asia.
—William Lambers, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2025
The victims have not been publicly identified, and two were transferred to an off-base hospital for further treatment.
Quornelius Radford, a 28-year-old Army sergeant, was identified by investigators as the shooter.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 6 Aug. 2025
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Dakin Andone, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2025
The victim has yet to be identified, and detectives were conducting a death investigation pending an autopsy scheduled for Thursday.
—Deanese Williams-Harris, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2025
Americans were moved to action through numerous fundraisers to feed hungry children and other war victims in Europe and Asia.
—William Lambers, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2025
The victims have not been publicly identified, and two were transferred to an off-base hospital for further treatment.
Quornelius Radford, a 28-year-old Army sergeant, was identified by investigators as the shooter.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 6 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for victim
Noun
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The homicide in Texas in 2023 is one of too many such stories of pregnancy escalating domestic violence, ending in tragic fatality.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 Aug. 2025
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No fatalities were reported due to the Lee Fire, and no structures had been damaged as of Sunday afternoon.—
Joseph Wilkinson,
New York Daily News,
11 Aug. 2025
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Wagner said in June that winning back-to-back promotions is a realistic target, a feat Norwich, Southampton and Ipswich Town have all pulled off over the past 15 years.—
Dan Cancian,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The decision sparked a firestorm on social media — where much of the debate around these issues is taking place — and Jackson-Smith was the target of abusive and threatening comments from both pro-Israel and pro-Palestine supporters.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Aug. 2025
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See photos from the scene and a procession of officers honoring their life, service and sacrifice.—
Lorenzino Estrada,
AZCentral.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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War in Russian is all about sacrifice for the motherland, the individual dying and achieving glory for the greater good.—
David Hambling,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Ukrainian casualties are unknown but likely very much lighter.—
David Hambling,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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During the 1945 battles of Iwo Jima and Okinawa, which were the closest American ground forces had gotten to the Japanese home islands, American casualties were far higher than those sustained in other battles against Japan.—
Paul L. Newman,
New York Daily News,
6 Aug. 2025
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The team believes that these parasites can directly infect the otters themselves instead of their prey.—
Laura Baisas Aug 14,
Popular Science,
14 Aug. 2025
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They are known for being ambush predators who lie in wait until their prey comes along, usually feasting on small mammals or birds.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Aug. 2025
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“Victim.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/victim. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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