What is another word for were victim?
Pronunciation: [wɜː vˈɪktɪm] (IPA) 
The phrase "were victim" suggests that someone has experienced harm or wrongdoing, typically at the hands of another person or group. Synonyms for this phrase might include: suffered injustice, endured mistreatment, were targeted, were harmed or hurt, were exploited or mistreated, suffered abuse or maltreatment, were object of aggression, were oppressed or victimized, were subjected to violence or aggression, were taken advantage of, and were used or manipulated. Each of these synonyms implies a different level or type of harm, but they all suggest that someone has been affected negatively by the actions of others and may require support or assistance to recover.
