play the victim card en · VERB
Pronunciation
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Meanings
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(idiomatic) To portray oneself as an innocent victim instead of taking responsibility.
The serial killer played the victim card as he blamed others for his actions.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| played the victim card | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| played the victim card | Tense=Past | lexicographic | |
| playing the victim card | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| plays the victim card | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic |
Translations (2)
sv offerkofta (to portray oneself as an innocent victim instead of taking responsibility.) · es hacerse la víctima (to portray oneself as an innocent victim instead of taking responsibility.)