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noun a person who has been harmed, injured, or killed as a result of a crime, accident, or other event

• The victim of the crime was able to identify the suspect in a police lineup.
• The victim of the scam lost all her savings to the con artist.
• The victim got totally played by that smooth-talking hustler.
• She felt like a victim of circumstance, unable to control the events unfolding around her.

noun Individuals who have experienced abuse or mistreatment

• The organization provides support services for abusees seeking help.
• It's important for abusees to speak up and seek assistance.
• Abusees should not suffer in silence, they deserve to be heard.
• The scars of abuse can haunt abusees for a lifetime.

noun a noun referring to the act of abusing or the state of being abused

• The abusion of power by government officials is a serious issue that needs to be addressed.
• She was a victim of emotional abusion in her previous relationship.
• Stop abusion me with your constant nagging!
• The abusion of social media can have negative impacts on mental health.