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Definition of victimization

victimization

/ˌvɪk.tə.məˈzeɪ.ʃən/
(UK: victimisation)
vic · tim · i · za · tion
Plural:victimizations
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• noun

1

The act or process of singling someone out for cruel, unjust, or harmful treatment, or the state of being subjected to such abuse.

Example

"The new workplace policy includes strict measures to protect whistleblowers from retaliation and victimization."

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• Rhymes for victimization

• Nearby Words

vicksburg
victim
victimhood
victimization
victimize
victimizer
victimless

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the mid-19th century from the verb 'victimize' plus the noun suffix '-ation', ultimately tracing back to the Latin word 'victima', meaning a living creature killed and offered as a religious sacrifice.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Victimization. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/victimization
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