victimize
//ˈvɪktɪmaɪz//
Verb
victimizeInfinitive
victimizePresent tense
victimizedPast tense
victimizedPast participle
victimizingPresent participle
victimizesThird-person singular
1
To single out someone for cruel or unjust treatment, especially by harassing, exploiting, or harming them.
The new employee was victimized by her coworkers, who constantly criticized her work.
2
To make someone a victim of a crime, fraud, or deception.
The scammer victimized elderly people by pretending to be a bank employee.
3
To treat someone unfairly or discriminate against them, especially in a workplace or institutional setting.
The employee claimed she was victimized by her manager after reporting the safety issue.