victimhood
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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Unlike another person who may eventually challenge troubling thoughts or establish boundaries, an AI system could continue validating stories involving victimhood, revenge, or entitlement.
From Science Daily • May 11, 2026
One hand holding a microphone, the other arm tightly tucked across her chest, she retreated to her zones of rhetorical comfort: grievance, victimhood, outrage.
From Slate • May 6, 2026
He spoke of responsibility and self-determination and challenged wounded people not to surrender to victimhood.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 2026
Mental-health professionals have suggested his behavior resembles addiction — chronic victimhood, manipulation and what I’ve heard called “dry begging.”
From MarketWatch • Mar. 3, 2026
It's when mercy is least expected that it's most potent—strong enough to break the cycle of victimization and victimhood, retribution and suffering.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
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