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victimized

victimized

6.4
Treated unfairly and made to suffer by other people
  • adjective
  • /ˈvɪk.tɪ.maɪzd/
  • US
translation icon : victimizado
  • After being unfairly blamed for a mistake, he felt completely victimized by his colleagues.

And just like that, they become whiny and victimized and sullen and resentful.

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Examples

  • Then there's also actually being a victim of the system, being victimized by the system.

  • Again, even when you truly have been victimized, you do not have to play the victim and you certainly don't have to repeat that pattern.

  • You may really be being victimized, but the question is, is that going to serve you moving forward?

  • And you, once again, my people are being victimized because all we're trying to do is to make enough money to feed our families.

  • I'm sitting here being victimized all over again.

  • Then you're going to be further victimized because no one's there to help you.

  • And in fact, they often present as somewhat depressed, victimized, or even needy.

  • And just like that, they become whiny and victimized and sullen and resentful.

  • I better, you know, be tight with my folks so that I don't get dehumanized and victimized, scapegoated.

  • So the individual that's victimized doesn't have time to fight back, doesn't have time to offset.

Synonyms

downtrodden
vsvictimized
20 6.6

People who are treated badly by those with power

is not limited to authority abuse and covers any unfair harm by others
put-upon
vsvictimized
7 7.2

Other people make someone do more than is fair

is for stronger or deliberate actions that cause real suffering
exploited
vsvictimized
2 5.1

Treated unfairly so someone else gains

is broader, covering general suffering rather than only others' gain
ill-used
vsvictimized
  • NSFW
1 8.1

Treated badly by other people

is more about being made to suffer generally rather than specific neglect
battered
vsvictimized
  • NSFW
1 4.6

A person who has been hurt physically or emotionally by someone many times

applies more generally to unfair treatment, not only visible injuries
used
vsvictimized
  • Informal
1 7.2

A person whom others take advantage of and do not respect

is about suffering or unfair harm beyond mere instrumental treatment
ill-treated
vsvictimized
  • NSFW
1 4.9

Hurt or not cared for by other people

is broader, meaning made to suffer or taken advantage of, not only bad care
mistreated
vsvictimized
4.1

Treated cruelly or unfairly by other people

is about being made to suffer by others rather than only harsh acts
maltreated
vsvictimized
  • NSFW
5.7

Hurt or abused by other people

is more about unfairness or being made to suffer, not only cruelty
abused
vsvictimized
  • NSFW
4.2

Treated cruelly or violently, often more than once

is broader, covering unfair harm or suffering beyond violent acts

Antonyms

empowered
  • Formal
5 4.2

Having official power to make decisions

3 3.7

In a better position with more benefits and chances than others

How Victimized

victimized
  • US
6.4
unaffected
3 3.9

Surface Forms

victimized positive

Morphology

victimized = victimize (transparent) = victim + ize + ed

Formed by adding a past-participle/adjectival suffix to the verb 'victimize' (victimize -> victimized); this is a standard, productive morphological process.

Etymology

Victimized comes from the everyday word victim, which comes from the old Latin word victima meaning 'a creature offered as a sacrifice' and later 'a person who is harmed'. So, to be victimized is to be made a 'victim', treated unfairly or made to suffer.