victimize

[vik-tuh-mahyz]

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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

Related formsvic·tim·i·za·tion, nounvic·tim·iz·er, nounun·vic·tim·ized, adjective

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2. defraud, fool, hoodwink, beguile.

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2. See cheat.

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Examples from the Web for victimization

Contemporary Examples

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
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
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
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
How much longer are we going to accept the cries of victimization from the strongest and richest nation in the Middle East?
A Blunder No PR Can Fix
Reza Aslan
June 1, 2010

Historical Examples

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.
During the quarter I had several lock-out cases and victimization cases to deal with, which cost the Union several pounds.
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.
They do save money, and are thus fattened up to a state which admits of victimization.
North America, Volume I (of 2)
Anthony Trollope

British Dictionary definitions for victimization

victimize

victimise

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 Formsvictimization or victimisation, nounvictimizer or victimiser, noun

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Examples from the Web for victimization

Contemporary Examples

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

Indeed, the language used in defiance of these anti-discrimination laws takes on the language of victimization.

Being pressed to conform to such a change in majority opinion must feel like victimization.

At that age, the sense of victimization is very strong, and “Les Mis” is all about victimization.

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

Historical Examples

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

My victimization had created a bitter feeling in the division, and some very exciting scenes occurred during the election.

During the quarter I had several lock-out cases and victimization cases to deal with, which cost the Union several pounds.

My old friend George Hewitt, the branch secretary, was specially marked out for victimization.

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

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Examples from the Web for victimization

Contemporary Examples

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

Indeed, the language used in defiance of these anti-discrimination laws takes on the language of victimization.

Being pressed to conform to such a change in majority opinion must feel like victimization.

At that age, the sense of victimization is very strong, and “Les Mis” is all about victimization.

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

Historical Examples

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

My victimization had created a bitter feeling in the division, and some very exciting scenes occurred during the election.

During the quarter I had several lock-out cases and victimization cases to deal with, which cost the Union several pounds.

My old friend George Hewitt, the branch secretary, was specially marked out for victimization.

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

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