Synonyms of victimized

victimized

verb

past tense of victimize

as in cheated

to rob by the use of trickery or threats

victimized by a confidence man with a slick story

Synonyms & Similar Words

• cheated
• hustled
• plucked
• stung
• squeezed
• screwed
• stuck
• deceived
• defrauded
• beat
• exploited
• swindled
• shortchanged
• fleeced
• bilked
• tricked
• did
• bled
• suckered
• rooked
• conned
• mulcted
• stiffed
• skinned
• reamed
• cozened
• diddled
• euchred
• flimflammed
• betrayed
• ripped off
• shorted
• fiddled
• shook down
• fooled
• hosed
• chiseled
• gaffed
• skunked
• extorted
• nobbled
• did in
• choused
• thimblerigged
• wrenched
• took for a ride
• took to the cleaners
• duped
• gouged
• overcharged
• sold a bill of goods to
• clipped
• milked
• soaked
• nicked
• gulled
• wrung
• wrested
• bamboozled
• bitched
• double-crossed
• roped (in)
• fast-talked

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of victimized

Some research even suggests that being victimized can make people mean. — Paul Bloom, New Yorker, 6 Nov. 2026

Both Perk and Furones were victimized on their Longshots by Patriots tight end Hunter Henry’s early exit due to a foot injury last week. — Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 6 Nov. 2026

Colleges, including athletic officials and student life staff, also play important roles in educating athletes and other students about the avenues available to them if they are victimized by online harassment. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 5 Nov. 2026

Police said that ayone who has been victimized by Ussin or who has information regarding similar incidents involving him is encouraged to contact the Carrollton Police Department at 972-466-3293. — Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Nov. 2026

Some wished Huerta had spoken out earlier, at least within the insular union, to prevent others from being victimized. — James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026

Investigators are looking into allegations of additional misconduct and are urging anyone who may have been victimized by Eisenhard to contact authorities. — Frederick Sutton Sinclair, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026

Dominic West specializes in playing men who feel victimized by the consequences of their own actions. — Linda Holmes, NPR, 3 Oct. 2026

Detectives believe there may be additional victims and are asking anyone who believes they may have been victimized by McVay, or who has worked with her, to come forward. — Kc Baker, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2026