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victimize

Syllabification: (vic·tim·ize)

Pronunciation: /ˈviktəˌmīz/

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Definition of victimize

verb

[with object]

single (someone) out for cruel or unjust treatment:scam artists who victimize senior citizens

Derivatives

victimization
victimizer

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Definition of victimize in the British & World English dictionary

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merrythought

/ ˈmerēˌTHôt

noun

the wishbone of a bird …

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victimize

verb

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victimization

victimizer

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