slachtoffer

Definitions of slachtoffer
  1. noun
    an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
    synonyms: getroffene, offerdier, oorlogsslachtoffer, prooi
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    gelaedeerde, gewonde, oorlogsslachtoffer, uitvaller
    someone injured or killed in an accident
    afgraving, steengroeve
    a person who is hunted
    bloedgetuige, geloofsgetuige, lijder, martelaar
    one who suffers for the sake of principle
    bloedgetuige, geloofsgetuige, martelaar
    one who voluntarily suffers death as the penalty for refusing to renounce their religion
    dompelaar, drommel, sloeber, stakker, stumper, zielenpiet, zielenpoot, zielepiet, zielepoot
    someone you feel sorry for
    scheukpaal, schurkpaal, schuurpaal, wrijfpaal, zondebok
    someone who is punished for the errors of others
  2. noun
    a person who is tricked or swindled
    synonyms: benadeelde, gedupeerde, offerdier
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    fan, naïeveling, onwetende
    a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of
    type of:
    eenling, enkeling, figuur, individu, mens, particulier, persoon, zelfstandige
    a human being
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