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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Not long after that, Van was booked to face Kevin Borjas on a Dana White’s Contender Series Card, but the UFC plucked him from that event to face Zhalgas Zhumagulov in June 2024.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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Today, Horowitz’s startup, AMP, based in Louisville, Colo., has developed a technology that could move the needle—by using AI to pluck recyclables out of society’s vast tide of garbage far more quickly and efficiently.—
Chris Stokel-Walker,
Fortune,
26 June 2025
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Paul Blackburn, with plenty of starting experience for Oakland, could squeeze into the picture too – especially if the Mets decide to try a six-man rotation that would save wear and tear on each man.—
Dan Schlossberg,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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When pancake is ready to flip, squeeze the cinnamon mixture into a swirl shape on top of the pancake batter, pressing the tip of the bag slightly into the batter.—
Elizabeth Nelson,
Southern Living,
27 June 2025
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In the meantime, the pain of the Elio process still stings for the creatives who saw the movie’s trajectory become something of a cautionary tale.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
30 June 2025
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The moment was emotional, personal, but despite the celebration, one thing stung him.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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There are few travel moments more deflating than racing through security, grabbing overpriced snacks, and hustling to your gate—only to find your flight has been canceled and the line to speak with an agent is already snaking around the concourse.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
30 June 2025
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Before becoming a sports agent, the Cleveland-native hustled to make ends meet.—
Ashton Jackson,
CNBC,
30 June 2025
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The person is not trying to deceive or control, but the behavior still affects others and requires self awareness and growth to correct.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
27 June 2025
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Where was this sense of urgency when the mullahs were attempting to deceive U.N. inspectors while sandbagging U.S. efforts to diplomatically scuttle the country’s nuclear efforts?—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
21 June 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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June hiring was up modestly from May's 144,000 increase in payrolls and beat the 118,000 jobs economists had forecast for last month.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
4 July 2025
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“Victimize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/victimize. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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