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victimization

vic·ti·mi·zation

UK/ˌvɪk.tɪ.maɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ US/ˌvɪk.tɪ.məˈzeɪ.ʃən/ uncommon

noun

1.

adversity resulting from being made a victim

  • “his victimization infuriated him”
2.

an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)

  • “capitalistic exploitation of the working class”
  • “paying Blacks less and charging them more is a form of victimization”
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Origin

From victim + -ization or victimize + -ation.

Phrases

  • secondary victimization

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