victimize
verb (used with object)
to make a victim of.
victimizing
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present participleof victimize.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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The Pierce County district attorney has enhanced the possible punishment for each charge by up to six years because she’s accused of victimizing someone 60 or older.
From Washington Post ● Nov. 8, 2022
Apple unveiled new tools this week it said are designed to prevent “state-sponsored mercenary spyware” from victimizing its customers.
From Washington Times ● Jul. 7, 2022
Clearing encampments is seen as criminalizing or victimizing poverty, and so they’ve often been allowed to stay and grow, out of a sense of compassion.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 9, 2022
Apparently the good doctor’s evil twin has been reaching out to a number of people in the region, thus victimizing him as well.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 17, 2021
By the time the sleigh drove up to the door she was as bent as ever upon victimizing the "Western giant," as the conspirators had named him.
From From Jest to Earnest by Edward Payson Roe
