victim

• Substantivo que designa uma pessoa que sofreu dano, ferimento ou morte em consequência de um crime, acidente ou outro evento negativo. Também pode indicar alguém que sofre por causa de uma situação injusta ou de perseguição.

A noun referring to a person who has been harmed, injured, or killed as a result of a crime, accident, or other negative event.

1. Person harmedB1formal

   A person who has been harmed, injured, or killed as a result of a crime, accident, or other event.

   Vítima

   • The victim of the robbery was taken to the hospital.
   • She was a victim of a terrible car accident.
   • The charity helps victims of domestic violence.

   Sinônimoscasualtyfatalityinjured partypreysufferertargetwounded

2. Person deceivedB2formal

   A person who is tricked or cheated, especially for financial gain.

   Vítima de fraude

   • He fell victim to an online scam.
   • Many elderly people become victims of fraud.
   • The company was a victim of a sophisticated phishing attack.

   Sinônimoschumpdupeeasy markgullmarkpigeonsucker

3. Sacrificial beingC1formal

   A living creature killed as a religious sacrifice.

   Vítima sacrificial

   • In ancient times, animals were often victims in religious rituals.
   • The priest offered a lamb as a victim to the gods.
   • Human victims were rarely used in these ceremonies.

   Sinônimosimmolationoblationofferingsacrifice