victim

S2 W1

BrE /ˈvɪktɪm/ AmE /ˈvɪktɪm/

noun en → es

1 PERSON INJURED [singular] A2

a person who is hurt or killed by an accident, crime, etc.

víctima

  • be a victim of something

Collocations victim of violence · victim of an accident

  • She was the only victim in the car crash.

    Ella fue la única víctima en el accidente de carro.

2 PERSON WRONGED [singular] B1

a person who is treated badly or unfairly, especially by a powerful organization or individual

víctima

  • be a victim of something

Collocations victim of discrimination · victim of corruption

  • He became a victim of political persecution.

    Él se convirtió en víctima de persecución política.

3 PERSON IN DANGER [singular] B1

a person who is in danger and needs help or protection

víctima, persona en peligro

  • be a victim of something

Collocations victim of abuse · victim of human trafficking

  • She was rescued from being a victim of domestic violence.

    Ella fue rescatada de ser víctima de violencia doméstica.

4 PERSON IN SITUATION [singular] B2

a person who is affected by a situation, especially one that causes problems or difficulties

víctima, persona afectada

  • be a victim of something

Collocations victim of circumstance · victim of economic downturn

  • He was the victim of bad luck.

    Él fue víctima de mala suerte.