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victimizationThe action of singling someone out for cruel or unjust treatment; the process of making someone a victim

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: The action of singling someone out for cruel or unjust treatment; the process of making someone a victim

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈvɪktɪmaɪˌzeɪʃən/

Example Sentences

  • The superhero was shocked to discover that his cape was causing victimization - everyone kept stepping on it!
  • Studies show that proper education can significantly reduce victimization in schools.
  • The detective specialized in cases involving the victimization of vulnerable populations.

victimization

NOUN

[/ˈvɪktɪmaɪˌzeɪʃən/]

The action of singling someone out for cruel or unjust treatment; the process of making someone a victim

The action of singling someone out for cruel or unjust treatment; the process of making someone a victim
💡 Concept

The action of singling someone out for cruel or unjust treatment; the process of making someone a victim

When organization breeds victimization, civilization loses its foundation
🎵 Rhyme

When organization breeds victimization, civilization loses its foundation

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈvɪktɪmaɪˌzeɪʃən/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈvɪktɪmaɪˌzeɪʃən/

🌳Etymology

Rootvictim
Suffix--ization

🎵Rhyme

organizationcivilizationrealization
organization
civilization
realization

🔗Collocations

secondary victimization
prevent victimization
victimization rate
sexual victimization
reduce victimization
cycle of victimization

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The superhero was shocked to discover that his cape was causing victimization - everyone kept stepping on it!

Studies show that proper education can significantly reduce victimization in schools.

The detective specialized in cases involving the victimization of vulnerable populations.

😄 Fun example

My cat's victimization of the houseplants has reached epic proportions - it's like a green massacre!

📚Related Words

Synonyms

persecutionoppressionexploitationabuseharassment

Antonyms

protectionempowermentdefense

Related

victimperpetratorbullyingdiscriminationtrauma

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