VICTIM


Meaning of VICTIM in English

n. Function: noun

1 a living being sacrificed (as in a religious rite) FF1C; offered up human victims to appease their bloodthirsty gods FF1E;

Synonyms: offering, sacrifice

2 one subjected to oppression, loss, or suffering FF1C; victims of social injustice FF1E;

Synonyms: bottom dog, casualty, prey, underdog

Related Words: quarry

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Synonyms: FOOL 3, butt, chump, dupe, fall guy, gudgeon, gull, mark, pigeon, sucker

Idioms: easy mark, easy pickings

Merriam Webster. Collegiate thesaurus English dictionary.      Английский энциклопедический толковый словарь тезауруса.