victimization — The 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
When organization breeds victimization, civilization loses its foundation
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin victima, originally denoting a sacrificial animal or offering made to the gods in ancient Roman religious practice. Over time, the meaning evolved from ritual sacrifice to refer metaphorically to a person who suffers harm or injury, eventually extending to the modern sense of someone wronged or harmed by circumstance or another's actions.
Breakdown
victim (a person harmed or killed) + -ize (to make or cause to become) + -ation (the process or result of an action). The suffix -ization transforms the verb into a noun denoting the process of making someone a victim.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“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.”
“My cat's victimization of the houseplants has reached epic proportions - it's like a green massacre!”
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