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victimization

Pronunciation:  v`iktumuz'eyshun

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  1. [n]  an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly); "capitalistic exploitation of the working class"; "paying Blacks less and charging them more is a form of victimization"
  2. [n]  adversity resulting from being made a victim; "his victimization infuriated him"
 
 Synonyms: exploitation, using, victimisation
 
 See Also: adversity, colonialism, hardship, mistreatment

 

 

 

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