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victimize

[ vik-tuh-mahyz ]

verb (used with object)

victimized, victimizing.
  1. to make a victim of.
  2. to dupe, swindle, or cheat:

    to victimize poor widows.

    Synonyms: , , ,

  3. to slay as or like a sacrificial victim.


victimize

/ ˈɪɪˌɪ /

verb

  1. to punish or discriminate against selectively or unfairly
  2. to make a victim of
  3. to kill as or in a manner resembling a sacrificial victim
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Derived Forms

  • ˈپˌ, noun
  • ˌپˈپDz, noun
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • ·پ···پDz [vik-t, uh, -m, uh, -, zey, -sh, uh, n] noun
  • ·پ·· noun
  • ܲ··پ· adjective
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of victimize1

First recorded in 1820–30; victim + -ize
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Synonym Study

See cheat.
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Others point out that the queue for justice in Syria is long: Though former regime enforcers have been caught, most remain free and have been allowed to live openly among the communities they victimized.

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“Those not picked up by ICE continue to victimize our community and consume law enforcement resources,” he said.

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Now, she said, she’s concerned other students may have been victimized the same way.

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“The 35-year sentence imposed ensures this defendant will not have the opportunity to victimize children,” said Acting U.S.

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“Gaiman has entered into several agreements to provide compensation to women he has victimized, in some cases, for hundreds of thousands of dollars,” the complaint states.

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