victimization

English

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Etymology

From victim +‎ -ization or victimize +‎ -ation.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˌvɪk.tɪ.maɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/, /ˌvɪk.tɪ.məˈzeɪ.ʃən/
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Noun

victimization (countable and uncountable, plural victimizations)

  1. An act that victimizes or exploits someone.
  2. Adversity as a result of being a victim.

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