Shy victim I disbelieved in part (5)

I believe the answer is:

timid

'shy' is the definition.
('timid' can be a synonym of 'shy')

'victim i disbelieved in part' is the wordplay.
'in part' indicates a hidden word.
'TIMID' is hidden within 'victim i disbelieved'.

(Other definitions for timid that I've seen before include "Inclined to avoid people" , "Bashful or fearful" , "Diffident, faint-hearted" , "Pusillanimous" , "Apprehensive and unassertive" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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