victimize
[ vik-tuh-mahyz ]
/ ˈvɪk təˌmaɪz /
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.
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RELATED WORDS
sting, dupe, exploit, persecute, deceive, hoax, fleece, hoodwink, clip, screw, gull, burn, chisel, use, snow, trick, bamboozle, immolate, swindle, cozen
Nearby words
- vicq d'azyr's bundle,
- vict.,
- victa,
- victim,
- victimization,
- victimless,
- victimless crime,
- victimology,
- victoire,
- victor
Also especially British, vic·tim·ise.
Origin of victimize
SYNONYMS FOR victimize
Synonym study
2. See cheat.
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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
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