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.
SYNONYMS FOR victimize
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Also especially British, vic·tim·ise .
synonym study for victimize
2. See cheat.
OTHER WORDS FROM victimize
vic·tim·i·za·tion [vik-tuh-muh-zey-shuhn] /ˌvɪk tə məˈzeɪ ʃən/ nounvic·tim·iz·er, nounun·vic·tim·ized, adjectiveDictionary.com Unabridged
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British Dictionary definitions for victimize
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
Derived forms of victimize
victimization or victimisation, nounvictimizer or victimiser, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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