victimization
noun/ˌvɪktɪməˈzeɪʃən/
Frequency rank: #15,495 most common English word
Meaning
the act of making someone a victim; the process of being singled out for unfair or harmful treatment.
Example sentence
The report highlighted the victimization of elderly people by online scammers.
Synonyms & related words
- exploitation
- abuse
- persecution
- targeting
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