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victimization

noun

  1. process of being victimised or becoming a victim
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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ˌvɪk.tɪ.maɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ / /ˌvɪk.tɪ.məˈzeɪ.ʃən/

noun

Etymology: From victim + -ization or victimize + -ation.

  1. An act that victimizes or exploits someone.
  2. Adversity as a result of being a victim.