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Etymology

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victim +‎ -like

Adjective

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victimlike (comparative more victimlike, superlative most victimlike)

  1. Resembling or characteristic of a victim.
    • 2004, Beverly Engel, Breaking the cycle of abuse:
      While it may be the past that motivates you to act in abusive or victimlike ways, it is through your emotions today that you will be able to break your unhealthy patterns []