victimization

[vik-tuh-muh-zey-shuhn] / ˌvɪk tə məˈzeɪ ʃən /

NOUN

cheating someone, being cheated

Synonyms

STRONGEST

deception

STRONG

artifice baloney bunco chicanery con deceit dodge double-dealing fake fix flimflam fraud hoax humbug hustle imposture jazz jive put on racket ripoff scam sham spoof sting stunt swindle trickery whitewash

WEAK

bamboozlement bill of goods con game cozening dirty pool dirty trick fast one fast shuffle hanky-panky hoaxing run around shady deal shell game snow job

Antonyms

STRONG

forthrightness frankness honesty

Example Sentences

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Bhutan's National Commission for Women and Children urged the public not to share the footage, warning that it "may cause further harm, trauma, stigmatisation, and victimisation of the children concerned".

From Barron's • Jun. 26, 2026

Previously, her lawyer has said that she wants to eventually speak out about her victimisation and help other survivors, but is currently "working on her healing".

From BBC • May 19, 2026

Judge Barry Smith dismissed her claims of victimisation, disability discrimination and whistleblowing detriment.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

The newest claims - raised on 28 November - include a claim of victimisation against Ms Potter regarding a media statement issued by NHS Fife on 18 July.

From BBC • Dec. 1, 2025

The other was a giant youngster, not long a member of the camp, the usual object for victimisation by such a man as the French Canadian boss.

From The Man in the Twilight by Cullum, Ridgwell

victimization

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