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victim in Malay

mangsa

/ˈvɪktɪm/

victim in Malay: mangsa, korban. In English, victim means one that is harmed—killed, injured, subjected to oppression, deceit, or otherwise adversely affected—by someone or something, especially another person or event, force, or condition; in particular.

Malay words for victim

one who is harmed
mangsa
one who is harmed by a crime
mangsa
one who is harmed by a disaster or other adverse circumstance
mangsa
a living being slain and offered as a sacrifice
korban
one who is harmed by their own undertakings
mangsa

English meaning of victim

  1. noun One that is harmed—killed, injured, subjected to oppression, deceit, or otherwise adversely affected—by someone or something, especially another person or event, force, or condition; in particular.
  2. noun One who is harmed or killed by a crime or scam.
  3. noun One who is harmed or killed by an accident or illness.
  4. noun One who is harmed or killed as a result of other people's biases, emotions or incompetence, or their own.

Full definition of victim

victim in a sentence

  • The victim of the robbery gave a detailed statement.
  • the youngest victims of the brutal war
  • victim of a bad decision by a rushed and overworked judge

Synonyms of victim

victim in other languages

Questions about victim in Malay

What is the meaning of victim in Malay?
Victim in Malay is mangsa, korban.
Apakah maksud victim dalam bahasa Melayu?
Victim: mangsa, korban.
What does victim mean in English?
Victim means one that is harmed—killed, injured, subjected to oppression, deceit, or otherwise adversely affected—by someone or something, especially another person or event, force, or condition; in particular.

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