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victimization

 

[ ˌvɪk.tɪ.maɪˈzeɪ.ʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

crime

The action of singling out and subjecting someone to aggressive treatment or bullying.

Synonyms

bullying, harassment, intimidation

Examples of usage

  • Victimization of innocent civilians must be condemned.
  • She suffered from long-term victimization in her workplace.
  • The victimization of vulnerable individuals is a serious issue in our society.
Context #2 | Noun

legal

The act of making someone a victim in a legal context, especially in the context of crime.

Synonyms

abuse, exploitation, maltreatment

Examples of usage

  • The victimization of the elderly is a growing concern for law enforcement.
  • The lawyer argued that the victimization of his client was unjust.
  • Victimization can have a lasting impact on the mental health of individuals.

Translations

Translations of the word "victimization" in other languages:

🇵🇹 vitimização

🇮🇳 पीड़ित बनाना

🇩🇪 Opferung

🇮🇩 viktimisasi

🇺🇦 жертва

🇵🇱 wiktymizacja

🇯🇵 被害者化 (ひがいしゃか)

🇫🇷 victimisation

🇪🇸 victimización

🇹🇷 mağduriyet

🇰🇷 희생화 (희생화)

🇸🇦 التضحية

🇨🇿 oběť

🇸🇰 obeť

🇨🇳 受害

🇸🇮 žrtev

🇮🇸 fórnarlamb

🇰🇿 құрбан болу

🇬🇪 მსხვერპლობა

🇦🇿 qurban olma

🇲🇽 victimización

Word origin

The word 'victimization' originated from the Latin word 'victima', meaning 'sacrificial animal'. Over time, it evolved to encompass the idea of making someone a victim or subjecting them to mistreatment. The concept of victimization has been studied extensively in psychology, criminology, and sociology to understand the impact of victimization on individuals and society as a whole. It is a complex phenomenon that involves power dynamics, vulnerability, and injustice.

See also: victimize, victimized, victims.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,310, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.