Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

victimism

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
vic-tim-ism
IPA
18
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
3
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A tendency to play the victim; the adoption of a victimized persona.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

Etymology

From victim + -ism.

Word Breakdown

Usage

Frequently Paired Words

victimist victim victimize victimise victimization victimisation

Synonyms

victimhood

Questions

What does victimism mean?
A tendency to play the victim; the adoption of a victimized persona.
Where does victimism come from?
From victim + -ism.

How to pronounce victimism

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