victimizing
ˈvɪktɪˌmaɪzɪŋ
Definition

Definition of victimizing - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
unfair treatmenttreating someone unfairly or cruelly
  • The victimizing policies of the regime were condemned.
oppressing persecuting
2.
causing victimhoodUScausing someone to feel like a victimUS
  • The victimizing behavior of the bully was evident.
abusive oppressive
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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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  1. French:victimisant, ...
  2. German:unterdrückend, zum Opfer machend, ...
  3. Italian:vittimizzante, che fa sentire vittima, ...
  4. Spanish:victimizantes, victimizante, ...
  5. Portuguese:opressivo, vitimizador, ...
  6. Chinese:使人受害的, 施害的, ...
  7. Japanese:被害者にする, 被害者意識を引き起こす, ...
  8. Arabic:ظالِم, مُضْطَهِد, ...
  9. Hebrew:מִתְעַלֵּל, מְקַרְבֵּן, ...
  10. Russian:преследовательский, виктимизирующий, ...
  11. Ukrainian:жорстокий, жертва, ...
  12. Hindi:शोषणकारी, पीड़ित करने वाला, ...
victimize
ˈvɪktəˌmaɪz

Definition of victimize - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
unfair treatmentUStreat someone unfairly or cruellyUS
  • The bully victimized the new student every day.
maltreat oppress persecute
2.
exploitationexploit someone for personal gain
  • He was victimized by his own family for financial benefits..
exploit prey on
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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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  1. French:victimiser, exploiter, ...
  2. German:schikanieren, ausbeuten, ...
  3. Italian:perseguitare, vittimizzare, ...
  4. Spanish:acosar, ...
  5. Portuguese:vitimizar, ...
  6. Chinese:欺负, 剥削, ...
  7. Japanese:いじめる, 搾取する, ...
  8. Arabic:اِضْطَهَدَ, اِسْتَغَلَّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְהִתְעַלֵּל, לְנַצֵּל, ...
  10. Russian:преследовать, эксплуатировать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:знущатися, експлуатувати, ...
  12. Hindi:सताना, शोषण करना, ...
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