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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/

Korean meaning: 누군가를 부당하거나 잔혹하게 대우하는 행위; 희생자로 만드는 과정

Korean pronunciation: **빅**티마이제이션

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

victimization concept
💡 Concept

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

victimization rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

When organization breeds victimization, civilization loses its foundation

🎤Pronunciation

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

🌳Etymology

Rootvictim
Suffix--ization

Origin

라틴어 'victima'(제물, 희생자)에서 유래했으며, 고대 로마에서 신에게 바치는 제물을 뜻했습니다. 시간이 지나면서 불의의 피해자라는 현대적 의미로 확장되었습니다.

🎵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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