victimology
[ vik-tuh-mol-uh-jee ]
noun
the study of crime victim and the psychological effects of being a victim.
Origin of victimology
1Other words from victimology
- vic·tim·ol·o·gist, noun
Words Nearby victimology
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How to use victimology in a sentence
He went on to say that “some of the victimology and all of this other stuff is trumped up.”
But in a way, this white victimology is a sign of racial progress.
Malkinization: the practice of substituting squabbling for policy and victimology for self-respect.
British Dictionary definitions for victimology
victimology
/ (ˌvɪktɪˈmɒlədʒɪ) /
noun
the study of the psychological effects experienced by the victims of crime
Derived forms of victimology
- victimologist, noun
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