1. a person who is harmed, injured, or killed as a result of a crime, accident, or other event
2. a person who is deceived or taken advantage of
3. a living creature killed as a religious sacrifice
Usage: formal; religious contexts

Examples

• The accident victim was rushed to the hospital.
• She became a victim of identity theft.
• The hurricane victims received emergency aid.
• He was a victim of the online scam.
• The crime victim testified in court.
• Many victims of the flood lost their homes.
• The ancient ritual required an animal victim.