victim

US /ˈvɪktɪm/

UK /ˈvɪktɪm/

B1

noun

  • Person/thing affected by an unpleasant event
  • Person/animal killed and offered as a sacrifice
  • Person feeling helpless in times of bad luck
  • Person who is tricked or made to suffer

Examples

The cut in benefits for the unemployed is a classic case of blaming the victim.

She's a fashion victim