Thesaurus results for VICTIMIZING

victimizing

verb

present participle of victimize

as in cheating

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 victimizing 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 Between 1974 and 1978, Bundy raped and murdered dozens of young women and girls across the country, victimizing women in California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Utah, Colorado and Florida. — Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026 Nearly every task, there’s someone who absolutely loses their mind, and then there’s someone who’ll find a funny angle and someone who’s victimizing Alex. — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2025 Many former and current law enforcement officers with the Caldwell Police Department testified, along with five of the women Bendawald is accused of victimizing, as part of the prosecution’s case. — Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 17 Sep. 2025 As part of his plea agreement, Styner admitted to victimizing a dozen girls, who prosecutors said were all identified. — Doha Madani, NBC news, 14 Sep. 2025 Rich people victimizing poor people and the world. — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 27 Aug. 2025 The email is the most recent evidence to emerge that McCorkle and other Henry County leaders knew about allegations against Bertram for years, but failed to stop him from victimizing more men. — Tony Cook, IndyStar, 19 Aug. 2025 What makes the story as something that may inspire young people is this incredible character which is never lamenting, never complaining, never victimizing, but always forward, always imaginative and positive. — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019

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Verb

Rather than being the abusive, manipulative and ultimately homicidal husband that prosecutors alleged, Sabatini described Millete as a tragic figure who was being emotionally and psychologically abused and gaslit by his cheating wife.

— Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 July 2026
After getting caught cheating during a crew battle by using members from other gaming crews, I was blacklisted by the 3DS community for a couple of months.

— Kenneth Okeke, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 July 2026

Definition of cheating

Verb

Planning a Broadway show night in New York City means squeezing a full day into the blocks around Times Square, and the right pre-Broadway show itinerary can turn a two-hour ticket into a memorable outing.

— Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 13 July 2026
The result is a new generation of patients planning trips around treatments rather than squeezing appointments into an existing vacation.

— Meggen Harris, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026

Definition of squeezing

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That rings especially true in the garden, where hands have dug through the earth for centuries, harvesting vegetables and plucking beautiful blossoms.

— Shagun Khare, Martha Stewart, 7 July 2026
There is no longer much question as to whether Platner is suitable for public office, and even less question as to whether plucking him from political obscurity made any sense.

— Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 6 July 2026

Definition of plucking

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These slim-fit mid-rise joggers look perfect for hustling around a busy airport, but are also stylish enough to wear while sightseeing.

— Kaitlin Gates, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2026
Langford was injured during Friday’s game after hustling on a double.

— Cal Phillips June 29, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 June 2026

Definition of hustling

Verb

The breeze was screwing with the sound system, and the temperature dropped abruptly.

— Lily Goldberg, Pitchfork, 26 June 2026
America’s favorite sport is not football, or soccer, but screwing over sports fans, which is why FIFA should hold its World Cup in the United States permanently.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 June 2026

Definition of screwing

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New York investment bank Goldman Sachs and commercial banking giant Bank of America also posted strong second quarter results, both beating Wall Street expectations.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 July 2026
The trailer then cuts to Branagh’s Nikolai rescuing his new American friend and beating up a group of men in a restaurant.

— Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 14 July 2026

Definition of beating

Verb

In the Mark Dolan Show interview and in a stinging essay for the Daily Mail, Griffiths accused the king’s son of making false allegations against her.

— Martha Ross, Mercury News, 9 July 2026
Significant stinging insect infestations like wasps and carpenter bees may also require a specialized plan that isn’t included in your general pest control service.

— Alora Bopray, USA Today, 1 July 2026

Definition of stinging

Verb

Two days after the incident, a developer told the Wall Street Journal that the days of high-wire stunts—like pulling out cores and sticking extra floors on the roof—might belong to the past.

— D. T. Max, New Yorker, 11 July 2026
Perrineau is weary, if not quite as wrecked as the car sticking halfway out of the far wall.

— Josh Wigler, HollywoodReporter, 6 July 2026

Definition of sticking

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