victimize (Meaning)

Wordnet

victimize (v)

make a victim of

punish unjustly

deprive of by deceit

Webster

victimize (v. t.)

To make a victim of, esp. by deception; to dupe; to cheat.

FAQs About the word victimize

make a victim of, punish unjustly, deprive of by deceitTo make a victim of, esp. by deception; to dupe; to cheat.

defraud,cheat, squeeze, screw, sting, pluck, do, beat, deceive, hustle

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It is morally wrong to victimize innocent individuals based on their race, religion, or background.

The employee felt victimized after being unfairly passed over for promotion despite excellent performance.

The whistleblower feared retaliation, worried that the company would victimize them for exposing internal wrongdoing.

The bully continued to victimize the weaker students, creating a hostile environment in the school.