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Meanings of victims in English

Russian
жертва
Portuguese
vítima
Spanish
víctima
Catalan
víctima

Person who suffers as a result of a crime or other event.

жертва
Usage of victims in English
1
Venice, Italy: exhumation and study of plague victims; plague; public health measures
Vampire forensics: uncovering the origins of an enduring legend
2
The data shows that 40 per cent of victims suffered health problems.
The Irish Times
3
Its impact on victims' health at the cellular level, however, remains unknown.
Pubmed
4
DISCRIMINATION Spitzer also said the refusal involved the victims' nationality and religion.
Reuters
5
Four of those cases involved domestic violence victims fleeing their abusive partners.
Radio NZ
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Nevertheless, the trial brought the victims a long awaited moment of truth.
The Guardian
7
Today was a long time coming for many victims and their family.
Radio NZ
8
To Oprah's credit, she mentioned victims of abuse outside the entertainment industry.
Ebony
9
The majority of victims of serious violence in all societies are men.
The Irish Times
10
The annual grants help nonprofits and local governments aid human trafficking victims.
Reuters
11
The NSW Rural Fire Service said the number of victims could rise.
Radio NZ
12
Year after year, gunmen have attacked victims across the country in shootings.
The South African
13
Government has also availed a number of avenues for victims of abuse.
The South African
14
Its victims today are the victims not of Communism but of revolution.
The God That Failed
15
Often children ask what did the victims do to deserve what happened.
Ebony
16
Asked if he knew the names of his victims, he replied: 'Yes.
The Complete Jack the Ripper
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Portuguese
vítima
Catalan
víctima
Victims through the time
Victims across language varieties
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Common
Ireland
Common
Australia
Common
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