victimization
/ˌvɪktɪməˈzeɪʃən/
noun
- The act of making someone suffer or treating them unfairly, often repeatedly.
- She spoke out against the victimization of minority communities.
- The company has a zero-tolerance policy for victimization of any employee.
- Victimization in schools can lead to long-term emotional problems.
- The state or experience of being treated unfairly or made to suffer.
- His sense of victimization grew after years of discrimination.
- The documentary explored the cycle of victimization in poverty-stricken areas.
- Therapy can help people overcome feelings of victimization.
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