victims
nounUK /ˈvɪktɪmz/
US /ˈvɪktɪmz/
People who get hurt or lose something because of something bad that happens.
The helpers gave food and blankets to the flood victims.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. People who are tricked or cheated by someone.
The police warned that the scam's victims had lost all their money.
3. People who are hurt or killed in an accident or crime.
The hospital treated the victims of the car crash.
4. Things that are damaged or destroyed by something.
The old trees were victims of the storm.