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victimization

UK
/ˌvɪktɪmaɪˈzeɪʃən/
US
/ˌvɪktəməˈzeɪʃən/
victimizationnoun
victimizations
pl
Translations
The victimization of certain groups in society is a serious issue.
Виктимизация определенных групп в обществе является серьезной проблемой.
Definitions
The action of singling someone out for cruel or unjust treatment.
The victimization of minority groups has been a persistent issue in society.
The state of being a victim or being treated unfairly.
Her victimization at the hands of the corrupt officials was well-documented.
A specific act or instance of making someone a victim; an occurrence of unfair or abusive treatment.
The police recorded several victimizations in the neighborhood last month.
Synonyms
persecution
oppression
maltreatment
abuse
exploitation
victimizationadjective
more victimization
Comp.
most victimization
Super.
UK
/ˌvɪktɪmaɪˈzeɪʃən/
US
/ˌvɪktəməˈzeɪʃən/
Used attributively before nouns (e.g., ‘victimization survey’, ‘victimization rate’).
Definitions
Relating to or involving victimization.
The victimization survey provides data on unreported crimes.
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