victimized
word · lemma: victimize
Definition
Treated unfairly or made to suffer, especially as a victim of a crime, abuse, or injustice.
Usage & Nuances
Common in legal, psychological, and social topics. Often used in passive forms ('felt victimized', 'was victimized'). Implies harm was done by someone or something. Do not use for minor problems; it's for serious unfair treatment.
Spanish: victimizado - hecho víctimaPortuguese (BR): vitimizado - feito vítimaPortuguese (PT): vitimizado - feito vítimaChinese (Simplified): 受害 - 被害Chinese (Traditional): 受害 - 被害Hindi: पीड़ित बनाया गयाArabic: تعرّض للاضطهاد - جُعِل ضحية
Example Sentences
She felt victimized by her classmates.
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The company apologized to workers who had been victimized.
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He was victimized during the robbery.
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Many people feel victimized by unfair workplace rules.
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She spoke out about being victimized online.
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It's easy to feel victimized when things go wrong, even if no one is to blame.
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