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victimize
[ vik-tuh-mahyz ]
verb (used with object)
- to make a victim of.
- to dupe, swindle, or cheat:
to victimize poor widows.
Synonyms: , , ,
- to slay as or like a sacrificial victim.
victimize
/ ˈɪɪˌɪ /
verb
- to punish or discriminate against selectively or unfairly
- to make a victim of
- to kill as or in a manner resembling a sacrificial victim
Derived Forms
- ˈپˌ, noun
- ˌپˈپDz, noun
Other 51Թ Forms
- ·پ···پDz [vik-t, uh, -m, uh, -, zey, -sh, uh, n] noun
- ·پ·· noun
- ܲ··پ· adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of victimize1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
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.
“Those not picked up by ICE continue to victimize our community and consume law enforcement resources,” he said.
Now, she said, she’s concerned other students may have been victimized the same way.
“The 35-year sentence imposed ensures this defendant will not have the opportunity to victimize children,” said Acting U.S.
“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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