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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 create or produce something again, especially a new version of something lost or destroyed

To make something greater by adding to it; to increase.

To restrain, suppress, or keep under control, especially emotions or desires.

to hold back or control; to limit or restrict

To establish or apply by authority; to force something unwelcome or unfamiliar to be accepted or put...

to unexpectedly meet someone or experience something, especially something difficult or new