victimize

[ vik-tuh-mahyz ]

/ ˈvɪk təˌmaɪz /

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verb (used with object), vic·tim·ized, vic·tim·iz·ing.

to make a victim of.

to dupe, swindle, or cheat: to victimize poor widows.

to slay as or like a sacrificial victim.

Also especially British, vic·tim·ise.

Origin of victimize

First recorded in 1820–30; victim + -ize

SYNONYMS FOR victimize

2 defraud, fool, hoodwink, beguile.

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synonym study for victimize

2. See cheat.

OTHER WORDS FROM victimize

vic·tim·i·za·tion, noun vic·tim·iz·er, noun un·vic·tim·ized, adjective

Words nearby victimize

vicontiel, vicq d'azyr's bundle, vict., victa, victim, victimize, victimless crime, victimology, victoire, victor, victor charlie

Example sentences from the Web for victimization

The politics of victimization are a potent force in the world today.

We're Still Fighting the Opium Wars |William O’Connor |August 28, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
Indeed, the language used in defiance of these anti-discrimination laws takes on the language of victimization.

Religious Conservatives Are the New Minority, But They’re Not Victims |Gene Robinson |March 30, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
Being pressed to conform to such a change in majority opinion must feel like victimization.

Religious Conservatives Are the New Minority, But They’re Not Victims |Gene Robinson |March 30, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
At that age, the sense of victimization is very strong, and “Les Mis” is all about victimization.

Why All the Hate for Les Mis? |Megan McArdle |January 7, 2013 |DAILY BEAST

How much longer are we going to accept the cries of victimization from the strongest and richest nation in the Middle East?

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They do save money, and are thus fattened up to a state which admits of victimization.

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Ten shillings per week to be paid in strike and victimization pay.

From Crow-Scaring to Westminster; an Autobiography |George Edwards M.P., O.B.E.
My victimization had created a bitter feeling in the division, and some very exciting scenes occurred during the election.

From Crow-Scaring to Westminster; an Autobiography |George Edwards M.P., O.B.E.
My old friend George Hewitt, the branch secretary, was specially marked out for victimization.

From Crow-Scaring to Westminster; an Autobiography |George Edwards M.P., O.B.E.
The correspondence revealed most glaring cases of victimization.

From Crow-Scaring to Westminster; an Autobiography |George Edwards M.P., O.B.E.

British Dictionary definitions for victimization

victimize

victimise

/ (ˈvɪktɪˌmaɪz) /

verb (tr)

to punish or discriminate against selectively or unfairly

to make a victim of

to kill as or in a manner resembling a sacrificial victim

Derived forms of victimize

victimization or victimisation, noun victimizer or victimiser, noun

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victimize

verb (used with object), vic·tim·ized, vic·tim·iz·ing.

Origin of victimize

SYNONYMS FOR victimize

synonym study for victimize

OTHER WORDS FROM victimize

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Example sentences from the Web for victimization

British Dictionary definitions for victimization

victimise

verb (tr)

Derived forms of victimize

BROWSE DICTIONARY

Learning

victimize

verb (used with object), vic·tim·ized, vic·tim·iz·ing.

Origin of victimize

SYNONYMS FOR victimize

synonym study for victimize

OTHER WORDS FROM victimize

Words nearby victimize

Words related to victimization

Example sentences from the Web for victimization

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victimise

verb (tr)

Derived forms of victimize

British Dictionary definitions for victimization