as in to cheat
to rob by the use of trickery or threats
victimized by a confidence man with a slick story
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Recent Examples of victimize
This ongoing violence and fear of being victimized leave deep scars on individuals and across entire communities.
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Gena Cox, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
Hawaii was not the only country victimized by trade dependence.
—Allison Carnegie, Foreign Affairs, 14 May 2025
In all, 14 jewelers whose merchandise Brink’s was transporting to Pasadena were victimized that day.
—Daniel Miller, Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2025
The store, which was open for business Wednesday, has been victimized by robbers or smash-and-grab burglars more than a half-dozen times in the last few months, authorities said.
—Harry Harris, Mercury News, 12 June 2025
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Gena Cox, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
Hawaii was not the only country victimized by trade dependence.
—Allison Carnegie, Foreign Affairs, 14 May 2025
In all, 14 jewelers whose merchandise Brink’s was transporting to Pasadena were victimized that day.
—Daniel Miller, Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2025
The store, which was open for business Wednesday, has been victimized by robbers or smash-and-grab burglars more than a half-dozen times in the last few months, authorities said.
—Harry Harris, Mercury News, 12 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for victimize
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Unlike the previous Final Destination Bloodlines films, however, death not only comes for the specific individuals who cheated death, but for generations of relatives in the survivors’ bloodlines.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2025
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Call to police started over cheating feud According to the criminal complaints: The woman began fighting the day before the shooting because of Jones' infidelity.—
Chris Ramirez,
jsonline.com,
3 July 2025
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Historically, Sioux warriors would lure an eagle with rabbit or other food, pluck a few feathers and release it, said Thunder Hawk, who grew up in South Dakota.—
Giovanna Dell'orto,
Twin Cities,
13 July 2025
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Gunn takes the vast canon of Superman lore — from various iterations of the comics to TV shows like Smallville to the Donner films — and treats it like a grab bag, plucking elements from many sources.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
8 July 2025
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Marlene alleged her son grabbed and started to squeeze her throat.—
Christine Pelisek,
People.com,
11 July 2025
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Kalvin Phillips squeezes a pass through the gap and into Omari Hutchinson, taking three Forest players out of the game.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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The bees became aggressive and stung the man multiple times.—
Laura Daniella Sepulveda,
AZCentral.com,
9 July 2025
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Opting for a two-piece swimsuit in favor of a one-piece could also reduce your chances of getting stung.—
Evan Moore
July 8,
Charlotte Observer,
8 July 2025
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Grobstein, then working for WLS-AM, hustled back to the press box.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
11 July 2025
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The veteran major-leaguer — who has spent the majority of his career as a catcher — showed athleticism in the first inning, hustling to get an out at first base after starting pitcher Kris Bubic took a comebacker off his shin.—
Maddie Hartley
July 10,
Kansas City Star,
10 July 2025
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Step two: Defend against junk fees These nefarious fees are designed either to confuse or deceive consumers.—
Jill Schlesinger,
Mercury News,
7 July 2025
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Several state legislators and other state officials will testify that they were deceived by the conspirators regarding the operations of Phoenix Solutions, according to prosecutors.—
Evan Mealins,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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It has been documented that his private business practices have defrauded banks, contractors, and customers.—
Peter Balakian
July 9,
Literary Hub,
9 July 2025
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As The Star and others have previously reported, McBee could be heading for prison in real life after pleading guilty to defrauding the federal government out of more than $3 million.—
Mike Hendricks
July 6,
Kansas City Star,
6 July 2025
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Nothing beats a flattering linen dress for the summer.—
Isis Briones,
Travel + Leisure,
5 July 2025
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On Wednesday, Fritz beat Canada's Diallo 3-6, 6-3, 7-6(0), 4-6, 6-3 to reach Wimbledon's third round, in three hours and six minutes.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 July 2025
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“Victimize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/victimize. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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