victim

noun countable

UK /ˈvɪktɪm/

Word Forms

singular	victim
plural	victims

1
someone who has been harmed, injured, or killed as the result of a crime
a murder victim
victim of:
victims of domestic violence/sexual assault
Synonyms and related words
Injured and wounded people
victim
casualty
the injured
1. 1a
  someone who has been affected by a bad situation such as an accident or an illness
  flood/earthquake victims
  victim of:
  500 penguins were among the victims of an oil spill.
  an operation for victims of head injuries
  fall victim to something (=become a victim):
  She fell victim to a rare disease.
  Synonyms and related words
  Injured and wounded people
  victim
  casualty
  the injured
2
someone who has suffered as a result of the actions or negative attitudes of someone else or of people in general
victim of:
victims of racism/discrimination
She believes she is the victim of a media conspiracy to discredit her.
The reporters felt they were innocent victims of a political decision.
Synonyms and related words
People and things that are treated badly
victim
target
pawn
1. 2a
  something that is badly affected by a situation, a decision etc
  victim of:
  A microprocessor plant in Scotland is the latest victim of the economic downturn.
  Synonyms and related words
  People and things that are treated badly
  victim
  target
  pawn
3
be a victim of your own success
to be so successful that this leads to negative effects
The popular teachers are a victim of their own success, as all the students want to be in their class.
Submitted by:
Emran Khoshrouye Ghiasi from Iran, Islamic Republic of on 10/04/2018
Open Dictionary - April2018

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be a victim of your own success

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