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victimize

verb

/ˈvɪktɪmaɪz/

Meaning

To make someone a victim, often by treating them unfairly or cruelly.

The corrupt officials victimized the poor villagers.

oppress, persecute, abuse, exploit

protect, defend

victimize someone, victimized by, feel victimized

To make abnormally thin or weak, usually because of illness or lack of food.

to adjust or change something to suit new conditions or situations

to make a high-pitched cry; to inform on someone

to make something happen later than planned

to perceive with the eyes; to visually detect

to carry or take something to a place; to cause something to happen