victim

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   One that is harmed—killed, injured, subjected to oppression, deceit, or otherwise adversely affected—by someone or something, especially another person or event, force, or condition; in particular

   The victim of the robbery gave a detailed statement.

2. 2
   noun

   an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance

3. 3
   noun

   a person who is tricked or swindled

4. 4
   noun

   A living being which is slain and offered as a sacrifice, usually in a religious rite.

5. 5
   verb

   To make (something) a victim (especially of a ritual sacrifice); to victimize.

Etymology

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