victimisation

/ˌvɪk.tɪ.maɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌvɪk.tə.məˈzeɪ.ʃən/ (ame, ipa)

victimisation — noun

1. unfair treatment that repeatedly harms someone or makes them an easy target

1.名詞C1
釋義

unfair treatment that repeatedly harms someone or makes them an easy target

例句

The report describes victimisation of girls who refused a forced marriage.

pattern: victimisation of + group

After months of mocking and threats, Meera reported workplace victimisation.

collocation: workplace victimisation

同義詞
  • harassment

    is broader and often used for repeated hostile behavior in daily life or at work

  • bullying

    is more common for school or workplace settings where stronger people pick on weaker ones

  • discrimination

    focuses on unfair treatment based on sex, race, age, or another protected trait

  • persecution

    is stronger and usually suggests cruel treatment tied to identity, belief, or politics

反義詞
  • protection

    focuses on keeping people safe from harm or abuse

  • support

    suggests helpful treatment instead of harmful targeting

  • fair treatment

    emphasizes being treated justly rather than being singled out

文法句型

victimisation of somebody

experience victimisation

report victimisation

workplace victimisation

用法筆記

Usually used in formal discussions of bullying, discrimination, or crime. It often takes of to name the people affected, and American English usually spells the word victimization.

常見錯誤

❌The company apologized for victimisation to staff.
✅The company apologized for victimisation of staff.
💡use of to show who suffered the unfair treatment.
❌One rude joke was victimisation.
✅Months of rude jokes became victimisation.
💡the word usually suggests a repeated pattern, not one isolated act.