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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

victimize

/vɪktɪmaɪz/ verb · British & US
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What does victimize mean?

verb

To cause someone to suffer or be harmed, often in a cruel or unfair way. To make someone a victim of a particular situation or action.

Example

"The company's actions victimized many employees who lost their jobs due to the restructuring."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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