Examples of victimize in a Sentence
They were victimized because of their religion.
victimized by a confidence man with a slick story
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Fifteen people and a dog were victimized in the attack.
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Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 25 June 2025
Those who may be victimized should call 911 immediately.
—Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 23 June 2025
Other high-ranking officials in the French government are not as enthusiastic, expressing fears that the decision will open the door for abuse that victimizes the weakest in society.
—Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 31 May 2025
He was victimized by smart base-running when Merrill slowing to make sure he was not hit by Bogaerts’ batted ball to second base distracted Simon just enough for the ball to slip past his glove for the second run in the third inning.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2025
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Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 25 June 2025
Those who may be victimized should call 911 immediately.
—Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 23 June 2025
Other high-ranking officials in the French government are not as enthusiastic, expressing fears that the decision will open the door for abuse that victimizes the weakest in society.
—Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 31 May 2025
He was victimized by smart base-running when Merrill slowing to make sure he was not hit by Bogaerts’ batted ball to second base distracted Simon just enough for the ball to slip past his glove for the second run in the third inning.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2025
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“Victimize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/victimize. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.
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victimize
verb
vic·tim·ize
ˈvik-tə-ˌmīz 
victimized; victimizing
: to make a victim of especially by cheating
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