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Victimizing: meaning, definitions and examples

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victimizing

 

[ ˈvɪktɪmaɪzɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

general usage

Victimizing refers to the act of making someone a victim or treating them as such, often in a manner that causes distress or harm. It can be seen in various situations, including bullying, abuse, or manipulation. This term can encompass physical, emotional, or psychological harm inflicted by one party onto another. The motives behind victimizing can vary widely, including desire for power, control, or simply indifference towards the suffering of others.

Synonyms

abusing, bullying, oppressing, persecuting

Examples of usage

  • She felt victimized by her coworkers' constant teasing.
  • The organization aims to support individuals who have been victimized by violence.
  • He believes that society is victimizing those who are less fortunate.

Translations

Translations of the word "victimizing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 vitimização

🇮🇳 शिकार बनाना

🇩🇪 Opfer machen

🇮🇩 memperdaya

🇺🇦 викриваючи

🇵🇱 ofiarowanie

🇯🇵 犠牲者にする

🇫🇷 victimisation

🇪🇸 victimización

🇹🇷 kurban etme

🇰🇷 희생자로 만들기

🇸🇦 تحويل شخص إلى ضحية

🇨🇿 oběť

🇸🇰 obetovanie

🇨🇳 受害者化

🇸🇮 žrtev

🇮🇸 þolandi

🇰🇿 құрбан ету

🇬🇪 წამება

🇦🇿 qurban etmək

🇲🇽 victimización

Word origin

The term 'victimizing' is derived from the root word 'victim', which traces back to the Latin word 'victima', meaning 'a living being sacrificed to a deity'. Over time, the meaning evolved to denote someone who suffers from some adverse circumstance or event. 'Victimizing', in its modern context, emphasizes the active role of an aggressor or harmful entity in subjecting an individual to suffering. The suffix '-izing' indicates the process of making or becoming, which in this case highlights the ongoing nature of the harm. In psychology and sociology, the concept has garnered attention regarding the dynamics of power and control in various relationships and societal structures.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,483, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.