victimization

Other spellings

• (UK) victimisation

Word parts

victim + -ization or victimize + -ation

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈvɪktɪmaɪzˈeɪʃn̩/
• Hyphenation: vic‧tim‧iz‧ation

Noun

Singular victimization

Plural victimizations

1. (countable & uncountable) Victimization is the act of making someone into a victim.