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victim

The correct spelling is victim.

How to pronounce victim

/ˈvɪktəm/
noun

IPA: /ˈvɪktəm/

Say it like: Vic-tim

The correct spelling is victim. One that is harmed—killed, injured, subjected to oppression, deceived, or otherwise adversely affected—by someone or something, especially another person or event, force, or con… For example: "the youngest victims of the brutal war"

Usage Examples

the youngest victims of the brutal war

Definition

noun

  1. 1.One that is harmed—killed, injured, subjected to oppression, deceived, or otherwise adversely affected—by someone or something, especially another person or event, force, or condition; in particular:
  2. 2.A living being which is slain and offered as a sacrifice, usually in a religious rite.

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