Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

victimization

/ˌvɪk.tɪ.maɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.82 in modern English

Syllables
vic-tim-iza-tion
IPA
/ˌvɪk.tɪ.maɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/
29
Scrabble Score
13
Letters
5
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

An act that victimizes or exploits someone.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

Adversity as a result of being a victim.

Countable; Uncountable

Etymology

From victim + -ization or victimize + -ation.

Word Breakdown

Usage

Inflected Forms

victimizations (plural) victimisation (alternative)

Derived Forms

cybervictimization polyvictimization revictimization

Phrases

secondary victimization self-victimization

Synonyms

exploitation victimisation using

Rhymes With

information education situation population station association administration operation organization nation location application

Questions

How do you pronounce victimization?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˌvɪk.tɪ.maɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/.
What does victimization mean?
An act that victimizes or exploits someone.
Where does victimization come from?
From victim + -ization or victimize + -ation.

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