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Victimization

//ˌvɪk.tɪ.maɪˈzeɪ.ʃən// noun

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    An act that victimizes or exploits someone. countable, uncountable
  2. 2
    an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly) wordnet
  3. 3
    Adversity as a result of being a victim. countable, uncountable
  4. 4
    adversity resulting from being made a victim wordnet

Etymology

From victim + -ization or victimize + -ation.

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