helpless victim
Frequency: 7.08.1 per million words
describes a victim who is unable to defend themselves
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Examples (10)
- The small child was a helpless victim of the sudden flood.
- She felt like a helpless victim when her identity was stolen.
- The animal caught in the trap was a truly helpless victim.
- Scammers often target the elderly, who can become helpless victims.
- He felt like a helpless victim against the relentless disease.
- In times of war, civilians are often the most helpless victims.
- The documentary depicted the refugees as helpless victims of political conflict.
- It's our duty to protect those who are most vulnerable and become helpless victims.
- History is filled with stories of people becoming helpless victims of circumstance.
- The company's sudden collapse left many employees as helpless victims of the economic downturn.