victimize
verb (used with object)
to make a victim of.
had victimized
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past perfectof victimize.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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After the case against Jeramy Roebuck collapsed, the authorities seemingly had no other leads in their hunt for the men who had victimized Mark and Rita.
From Slate ● Sep. 17, 2026
When asked by Reuters about the restitution at an unrelated press conference last week, Vance said BNP had victimized and deceived the state and the banking community through its conduct.
From Reuters ● Jul. 31, 2014
The client, who had been accused of embezzlement, said Mr. Fisher kept part of $250,000 that was supposed to be paid as restitution to a company the client had victimized.
From New York Times ● Jan. 5, 2013
Notre Dame had victimized Cornell freshman goalie A. J. Fiore for five early goals in a 12-7 semifinal victory on Saturday.
From Washington Post ● Jun. 1, 2010
He glanced eagerly about to find him, but he could see no one resembling the young man from the country who had victimized him.
From Sam's Chance And How He Improved It by Horatio Alger
