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
What to Do If You’ve Been Scammed If you’ve been victimized, response time is critical.
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Suzanne Wright,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
An all encompassing definition of maternal dispossession scales the degrees to which Black mothers are victimized by the enduring projects of capitalism and colonialism.
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Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
While the administration spins the myth of vicious criminals victimizing American citizens, the past months have revealed the truth.
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Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 June 2026
Victims and co-victims are often re-victimized by true crime and its avid fandom.
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Encyclopedia Britannica,
8 June 2026
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Suzanne Wright,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
An all encompassing definition of maternal dispossession scales the degrees to which Black mothers are victimized by the enduring projects of capitalism and colonialism.
—
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
While the administration spins the myth of vicious criminals victimizing American citizens, the past months have revealed the truth.
—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 June 2026
Victims and co-victims are often re-victimized by true crime and its avid fandom.
—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
8 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for victimize
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The fans were cheated Sunday out of a chance to see an interesting pitching matchup between Shota Imanaga and Dylan Cease, the former Cubs farmhand and former White Sox pitcher.
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For example, a spouse who catches their partner cheating and kills someone in the heat of emotion.
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Prime Day 2026 Editor Picks One way to weed through the pages and pages of deals is going straight to the Vogue editor picks section, to see what the team has hand-plucked across all categories.
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This gorgeous, minimalist rug from Nuloom looks like it was plucked straight from a five-star resort with its striking border and jute-like texture.
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Blend roasted red peppers with V8, and add Worcestershire sauce and freshly squeezed lemon and lime juice for a fresh alternative to bottled bloody mary mix.
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With electric vehicles continuing to gain share, that further squeezes European carmakers.
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Home Depot and rival Lowe’s must also confront a weak housing market, which has been stung by stubbornly high interest rates and rising building material expenses.
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Christie Ray/Queen Bee Supply via AP A photojournalist from CBS affiliate KDFM also captured video despite being stung , the station reported.
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The first inning looked promising as Yandy Diaz and Jonathan Aranda singled, and Cedric Mullins hustled his bunt attempt into a hit to load the bases.
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Letting go of the idea that success requires hustling at all costs — and replacing it with goals that feel attainable — can help founders shift toward a more sustainable approach, one where progress doesn't come at the cost of their well-being.
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The thing is, a lot of people have a talent for deceiving the public.
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Park and weather officials alike emphasize to Grand Canyon visitors that hiking conditions can be deceiving.
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Now, Greg is screwed because, one week in, everyone is having a great time.
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Do you guys sit in a circle and talk about visceral ways to screw over people?
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Marshall and her company, Salon 1884 LLC, have both been charged with grand larceny, scheme to defraud, effect of failure to secure compensation, and failure to pay wages in accordance with the labor law.
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Clark County prosecutors slapped the 49-year-old fighter with two serious felony charges, including theft of property valued over $100,000 and passing a check with intent to defraud.
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“Victimize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/victimize. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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