Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
victimize
verb
/ˈvɪk.tɪ.maɪz/
Definition
To make someone a victim; to treat someone cruelly or unfairly, leading to their suffering or distress.
Examples
- She felt that her boss was trying to victimize her by assigning her unfair workloads.
- The new law aims to protect individuals from being victimized by fraudsters.
- He did not want to victimize anyone with his decision.
Meaning
Victimize means to inflict pain or hardship on someone, often by overpowering or taking advantage of them.
Synonyms
- oppress
- persecute
- exploit
- abuse
- maltreat
