Definition
Definition of victimizing - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
unfair treatmenttreating someone unfairly or cruelly
- The victimizing policies of the regime were condemned.
2.
causing victimhoodUS causing someone to feel like a victimUS
- The victimizing behavior of the bully was evident.
Origin of victimizing
Latin, victima (sacrificial animal)
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exploitation
living by victimizing others for personal gain
Examples of victimizing in a sentence
She spoke out against the victimizing actions of the authorities. Her victimizing comments left him feeling helpless. The victimizing tactics used in the campaign were condemned.
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- French:victimisant, ...
- German:unterdrückend, zum Opfer machend, ...
- Italian:vittimizzante, che fa sentire vittima, ...
- Spanish:victimizantes, victimizante, ...
- Portuguese:opressivo, vitimizador, ...
- Chinese:使人受害的, 施害的, ...
- Japanese:被害者にする, 被害者意識を引き起こす, ...
- Arabic:ظالِم, مُضْطَهِد, ...
- Hebrew:מִתְעַלֵּל, מְקַרְבֵּן, ...
- Russian:преследовательский, виктимизирующий, ...
- Ukrainian:жорстокий, жертва, ...
- Hindi:शोषणकारी, पीड़ित करने वाला, ...
Definition of victimize - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
unfair treatmentUS treat someone unfairly or cruellyUS
- The bully victimized the new student every day.
2.
exploitationexploit someone for personal gain
- He was victimized by his own family for financial benefits..
Origin of victimize
Latin, victima (sacrificial animal) + -ize (to make)
Examples of victimize in a sentence
The workers were victimized by the corrupt system. The employees felt victimized by the unfair policies. She was victimized by the scam artist.
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- French:victimiser, exploiter, ...
- German:schikanieren, ausbeuten, ...
- Italian:perseguitare, vittimizzare, ...
- Spanish:acosar, ...
- Portuguese:vitimizar, ...
- Chinese:欺负, 剥削, ...
- Japanese:いじめる, 搾取する, ...
- Arabic:اِضْطَهَدَ, اِسْتَغَلَّ, ...
- Hebrew:לְהִתְעַלֵּל, לְנַצֵּל, ...
- Russian:преследовать, эксплуатировать, ...
- Ukrainian:знущатися, експлуатувати, ...
- Hindi:सताना, शोषण करना, ...
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