as in cheated
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 victimized
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
During the investigation, a second student came forward and told detectives she had also been victimized by the suspect, Shih said.
—Jason Green, Mercury News, 28 May 2026
The poll found the majority of Republicans, 52%, and a plurality of MAGA supporters, 45%, oppose the controversial fund set up by the Justice Department to pay people who believe they’ve been victimized by the government.
—Sara Dorn, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Yet in Washington, many still speak as if every bilateral trade deficit is proof that America is being victimized.
—Richard W. Rahn, Fortune, 27 May 2026
During their investigation, a second juvenile survivor came forward and reported that the suspect also victimized her, police said.
—Kassia Bonesteel, CBS News, 27 May 2026
The student who was victimized, CFR, suffered severe emotional and psychological harm, his mother said in the suit.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 22 May 2026
Legal experts said Ohio State might have legal grounds to remove Leo DiSabato and other former OSU students who were victimized by Strauss prior to 1986.
—Corky Siemaszko, NBC news, 11 May 2026
That’s why some companies offer to cover your legal fees, up to a certain amount, should you be victimized.
—Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026
Literary Hub, 8 June 2026
During the investigation, a second student came forward and told detectives she had also been victimized by the suspect, Shih said.
—Jason Green, Mercury News, 28 May 2026
The poll found the majority of Republicans, 52%, and a plurality of MAGA supporters, 45%, oppose the controversial fund set up by the Justice Department to pay people who believe they’ve been victimized by the government.
—Sara Dorn, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Yet in Washington, many still speak as if every bilateral trade deficit is proof that America is being victimized.
—Richard W. Rahn, Fortune, 27 May 2026
During their investigation, a second juvenile survivor came forward and reported that the suspect also victimized her, police said.
—Kassia Bonesteel, CBS News, 27 May 2026
The student who was victimized, CFR, suffered severe emotional and psychological harm, his mother said in the suit.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 22 May 2026
Legal experts said Ohio State might have legal grounds to remove Leo DiSabato and other former OSU students who were victimized by Strauss prior to 1986.
—Corky Siemaszko, NBC news, 11 May 2026
That’s why some companies offer to cover your legal fees, up to a certain amount, should you be victimized.
—Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for victimized
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People are robbed, assaulted and cheated.—
Armando Salguero OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
8 June 2026
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That does not prove every student cheated.—
Gerald Bradshaw,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
Verb
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Raised in a Hollywood household, with a TV writer dad and hitmaking songwriter sister, Todd skipped college, hustled on TikTok, signed to Columbia and toured with Omar Apollo.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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In a sense, bees went from wild foragers to shift workers, clocking in for bloom season as beekeepers hustled them from farm to farm.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 May 2026
Verb
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Elsewhere on the ruby red carpet, Greta Lee paid homage to beloved cowgirl, Jessie, brought to life by Joan Cusack in all five films, wearing a red and white spherical, one-shoulder gown plucked straight from the Christian Dior spring 2026 couture runway.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
10 June 2026
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Either way, what ancient musicians realized is that changing the length of a string also changed its vibration when plucked, which in turn changed the musical pitch.—
Adam Kovac,
Scientific American,
10 June 2026
Verb
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The keen scent of the fall breeze with its hint of snow now swept down the valley and stung our faces.—
Anton Money,
Outdoor Life,
4 June 2026
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Drivers stung by high gas prices have enjoyed some welcome relief over the last couple of weeks, even as the impact of the Iran war continues to choke off oil supply.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
Verb
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Profits are squeezed because of the RAM crisis and Samsung has responded with price increases and weaker deals.—
Janhoi McGregor,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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As the fans beyond it jumped to their feet with their hands raised, Reynolds reached over and squeezed his glove shut around what would have been the go-ahead home run.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
Verb
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For the employees, such as my previous career as a film composer, we are screwed.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 June 2026
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Anybody who has too long a résumé is screwed.—
Aidan McLaughlin,
Vanity Fair,
21 May 2026
Verb
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Everyone can relate to a character waiting for a phone call, or a text, that feeling of being stuck in a purgatorial gap that won’t end until the other person has made contact.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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Outside the arena, reactions were mixed after Trump waved through his tinted window to the crowds stuck behind the barricades across the street.—
Dan Adler,
Vanity Fair,
9 June 2026
Verb
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The problem is, most people feel deceived when the person in front of them doesn't match the profile.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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Do not be deceived by this seemingly simple question.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
3 June 2026
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“Victimized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/victimized. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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