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victim +‎ -ize

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  • IPA(key): /ˈvɪktɪmaɪz/
  • (file)

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victimize (third-person singular simple present victimizes, present participle victimizing, simple past and past participle victimized)

  1. To make someone a victim or sacrifice.
  2. To punish someone unjustly.
  3. To swindle or defraud someone.

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