victimize
pronunciation
How to pronounce victimize in British English:
UK [ˈvɪktɪmaɪz]
How to pronounce victimize in American English:
US [ˈvɪktəˌmaɪz]
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- Verb:
- make a victim of
- punish unjustly
- deprive of by deceit
Word Origin
- victimize (v.)
- 1830, from victim + -ize. Related: Victimized; victimizing.
Example
- 1. I have stated I will not victimize anybody .
- 2. Balpreet refuses to be a victim , and she refuses to victimize others
- 3. Since victimize square all mean not a wish again pursue , why do you want so startling statement creates a sensation ?
- 4. Balpreet believes in the dignity of her own self and the dignity of others . She refuses to be made a victim , and she refuses to victimize anyone else .
- 5. But in our zeal to protect children from such dangers , we must ensure that we don 't use the law , which was enacted for their benefit , to victimize them further .