victimism
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It rejected claims that the Trust had victimised the nurses but said they had been harassed by them.
From BBC • Jan. 21, 2026
But the panel found the nurse's allegations about Rose Henderson's conduct in the changing room to be "not well founded" and dismissed them, along with claims the women had been victimised.
From BBC • Jan. 16, 2026
Arcilla went on to say that China's Cosco Shipping Lines, the ship's operator, had been victimised by what he called an "irrational fear of radiation" as well as Manila's failure to find a solution.
From Barron's • Jan. 14, 2026
Ms Raphael added: "Instead of being thanked for doing what they should do, which is raising a concern, they are being punished for it, they are being victimised."
From BBC • Dec. 5, 2024
Anna had no reply, and she surrendered herself placidly enough to his will; nevertheless she could not entirely banish a misgiving that Willie Price was again to be victimised.
From Anna of the Five Towns by Bennett, Arnold
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