victimization

/ˌvɪktɪmaɪˈzeɪʃn/ (bre, ipa) · [vˌɪktəməzˈeʃən] /ˌvɪktɪməˈzeɪʃn/ (ame, ipa) · [vˌɪktəməzˈeʃən] /ˌviktə̇mə̇ˈzāshən How to pronounce victimization (audio) -tə̇ˌmīˈ-/ (ame, mw)

victimization — noun

1. a pattern of unfair treatment that repeatedly harms someone and turns them into

1.名詞C1
釋義

a pattern of unfair treatment that repeatedly harms someone and turns them into an easy target

例句

The inquiry found victimization of junior nurses by senior staff.

pattern: victimization of + group

After repeated insults, Asher filed a complaint about workplace victimization.

collocation: workplace victimization

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

victimization of somebody

report victimization

fear of victimization

workplace victimization

用法筆記

Most often used in formal discussions of bullying, discrimination, crime, or institutional abuse. It often takes of to name the people affected, and British English usually spells the word victimisation.

常見錯誤

❌The school apologized for victimization to new students.
✅The school apologized for victimization of new students.
💡use of to show who suffered the unfair treatment.
❌One rude comment was victimization.
✅Weeks of rude comments became victimization.
💡the word usually suggests a repeated pattern, not one isolated act.