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MiinU Since: Jun, 2011
2nd Apr, 2019 11:12:44 AM

I don't think there's a specific trope for that one. The closest thing to it is Revenge by Proxy, which is deliberate.

StarTropes Since: May, 2014
2nd Apr, 2019 11:56:14 AM

Not deliberate. Just the innocent getting caught in someone else's grudge.

whizzerd Since: Oct, 2010
2nd Apr, 2019 12:28:34 PM

Possibly Misplaced Retribution, or Guilt by Association Gag Played for Drama. It could be seen as a Bewildering Punishment by the people that Alice hurt by accident.

If Alice tries to insult Bob in a manner that also fits innocent people, and thus hurts their feelings too, then it's Insult Friendly Fire.

they/them || "Forgive me, regent of queer amphibians" - Lt.BGob
4tell0life4 Since: Mar, 2018
2nd Apr, 2019 03:23:53 PM

If she doesn't care about the innocent civilians in her path, it could be A Million Is a Statistic.

We can never truly eradicate the coronavirus, but we can suppress its threat like influenza
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