Victimized: meaning, definitions and examples

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victimized

 

[ หˆvษชk.tษช.maษชzd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

feeling

To make someone feel as though they are a victim, especially of a crime or injustice.

Synonyms

abused, exploited, oppressed

Examples of usage

  • She felt victimized by the unfair treatment she received at work.
  • He was victimized by the robbery that took place in his neighborhood.
Context #2 | Verb

criminal act

To treat someone unfairly or harmfully, especially in a criminal manner.

Synonyms

cheat, defraud, swindle

Examples of usage

  • The scam victimized many unsuspecting individuals.
  • The fraud scheme victimized innocent people out of their life savings.

Translations

Translations of the word "victimized" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น vรญtima

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅ€เคกเคผเคฟเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช opfer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dikorbankan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะถะตั€ั‚ะฒะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ofiara

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็Š ็‰ฒ่€…

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท victime

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ victimizado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kurban

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ”ผํ•ด์ž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุถุญูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ obฤ›ลฅ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ obeลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ—ๅฎณ่€…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ลพrtev

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fรณrnarlamb

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›าฑั€ะฑะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒกแƒฎแƒ•แƒ”แƒ แƒžแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qurban

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ victimizado

Etymology

The word 'victimized' originated from the Latin word 'victima', which means 'sacrificial animal'. Over time, the term evolved to refer to individuals who have been harmed or treated unfairly, especially in a criminal context. The concept of victimization has played a significant role in criminology and sociology, highlighting the impact of crime and injustice on individuals and society as a whole.

See also: victimization, victimize, victims.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,736, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.