Basic Details
Word: Victim
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A person who is harmed or suffers because of a crime, accident, or other misfortune.
Synonyms: Sufferer, target, casualty
Antonyms: Perpetrator, offender
Idioms and Phrases
- Victim of circumstances: A person who is affected by events that they cannot control. Example: "She felt like a victim of circumstances when she lost her job due to the company's financial issues."
- Cold victim: Someone who is emotionally distant or unresponsive to their suffering. Example: "Despite the tragic event, he remained a cold victim, showing little emotion."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The detectives worked hard to find justice for the victim of the robbery.
Example 2: After the accident, many people came to support the victim and offer help.
Example 3: The report highlighted the challenges faced by victims of bullying in schools.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "victim" comes from the Latin word "victima," which meant 'sacrificial animal'? Over time, its meaning has changed to refer to people who suffer misfortune.
Famous Quote
"The worst part about being a victim is that you lose your voice." - Rachael O'Meara
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "victim" mean?
a) A helper in a crime
b) A person who is harmed
c) A type of animal
d) A happy person
Answer: b) A person who is harmed
2. Which of these is a synonym of "victim"?
a) Offender
b) Sufferer
c) Hero
d) Leader
Answer: b) Sufferer
3. What is the opposite of "victim"?
a) Friend
b) Casualty
c) Perpetrator
d) Bystander
Answer: c) Perpetrator
4. Which sentence uses "victim" correctly?
a) The victim of the story always wins.
b) The victim was protected by the police after the attack.
c) She is a victim of a rainbow.
d) The victim danced at the party.
Answer: b) The victim was protected by the police after the attack.
5. Which idiom means a person affected by uncontrollable events?
a) Cold as ice
b) Victim of circumstances
c) A fish out of water
d) A wolf in sheep's clothing
Answer: b) Victim of circumstances
