adj
victimless
Victimless (adj) means not directly harming anyone; having no identifiable victim. Example: “Some argue that recreational drug use should be treated as a victimless crime.”
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Not directly harming anyone; having no identifiable victim.
"Some argue that recreational drug use should be treated as a victimless crime."
How to use victimless
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes an act, especially one that's technically illegal, that doesn't harm anyone directly.
Common pairings
victimless crime
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Etymology
Formed from victim plus the suffix -less, "without."
Rhymes for victimless
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What does “victimless” mean?
The word “victimless” means not directly harming anyone; having no identifiable victim. In plain terms, describes an act, especially one that's technically illegal, that doesn't harm anyone directly.
How do you use “victimless” in a sentence?
Here is “victimless” used in a sentence: “Some argue that recreational drug use should be treated as a victimless crime.”
What part of speech is “victimless”?
“Victimless” is an adjective.
What is the meaning of victimless?
"victimless" (adj) means not directly harming anyone; having no identifiable victim.
