victimizer

vic·tim·ize

V v

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [vik-tuh-mahyz]
- /ˈvɪk təˌmaɪz/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [vik-tuh-mahyz]
- /ˈvɪk təˌmaɪz/

Definitions of victimizer word

verb with object victimizer to make a victim of. 1
verb with object victimizer to dupe, swindle, or cheat: to victimize poor widows. 1
verb with object victimizer to slay as or like a sacrificial victim. 1

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Origin of victimizer

First appearance:

before 1820

One of the 38% newest English words

First recorded in 1820-30; victim + -ize

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Parts of speech for Victimizer

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Victimizer

victimizer popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 64% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

victimizer usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for victimizer

noun victimizer

abuser — to use wrongly or improperly; misuse: to abuse one's authority.
cheater — A cheater is someone who cheats.
conniver — to cooperate secretly; conspire (often followed by with): They connived to take over the business.
connivers — to cooperate secretly; conspire (often followed by with): They connived to take over the business.
diddler — Informal. to move back and forth with short rapid motions; jiggle: Diddle the switch and see if the light comes on.

All 11 Synonyms of victimizer