victims

noun

Definition of victimsnext
plural of victim
1
as in fatalities
a person or thing harmed, lost, or destroyed helped the victims of the fire

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2
as in targets
a person or thing that is the object of abuse, criticism, or ridicule the victim of schoolyard teasing

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3
as in sacrifices
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 victims Nurses and doctors are especially vulnerable, with reports showing that 91% of emergency doctors and 25% of nurses have been victims of workplace violence. — Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024 The victims were asked to provide bail money in cash so their relative could be released immediately, according to federal authorities. — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2024 Automated and enabled by AI, criminal hackers will continue to extort victims at a startling rate in 2025. — Chuck Brooks, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for victims
  1. fatalities
  2. casualties
  3. prey
Noun
  • That has never been OK since drinking is associated with traffic fatalities and liver problems.
    — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 4 Jan. 2025
  • The Fullerton Police Department confirmed multiple fatalities and injuries after the aircraft smashed through the building's roof and ignited a fire.
    — Angel Saunders, People.com, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of fatalities
Noun
  • During the Civil War, Gettysburg and other engagements resulted in a higher percentage of casualties among combatants.
    — Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Those casualties came amid a disappointing season for the once-Super-Bowl-hopeful Jets, who fell to 4-11 with Sunday’s 19-9 loss to the Los Angeles Rams at MetLife Stadium.
    — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of casualties
Noun
  • Orb-weaving spiders are known for crafting intricate and highly organized webs to hunt prey.
    — Scott Travers, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
  • Watch this cuttlefish turn into a leaf and a coral to hunt its prey Watch on At first, the cuttlefish moved toward the crabs slowly.
    — Sara Hashemi, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Mar. 2025
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