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victimize

[vik-tuh-mahyz] / ˈvɪk təˌmaɪz /


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Instead, like cowards, they cast around for weaker parties to victimize.

From Salon ● Jun. 17, 2026

"This court finds that you chose to victimize people that were peacefully gathering together," Salomone said.

From Barron's ● May 7, 2026

“It is crucial not to criminalize or victimize those who are visiting and supporting true rehabilitation,” Cardenas said, wiping away her tears.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2024

Microsoft said it discovered Russian cyberattackers leveraging the company’s conferencing platform to victimize espionage targets, including government accounts.

From Washington Times ● Aug. 3, 2023

Fear and anger can make us vindictive and abusive, unjust and unfair, until we all suffer from the absence of mercy and we condemn ourselves as much as we victimize others.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson

But this attitude victimizes the honorable students who don’t cheat and suffer from comparatively lower grades.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 25, 2026

“Sending migrants to our cities, whose systems are over capacity, where they may struggle to find shelter and other services is wrong and further victimizes these most vulnerable individuals,” they wrote.

From Washington Post ● Jan. 11, 2023

“This article further victimizes the very few number of survivors by asserting claims that even the author knows cannot be substantiated.”

From Seattle Times ● Mar. 7, 2021

What does justice look like when a victim who has never known it victimizes another?

From New York Times ● Feb. 2, 2021

He works bitter ruin for the cannibals, who, with all their strength and fleetness, are no better endowed with quick wit than the Trolls, whom Boots invariably victimizes.

From Myths and myth-makers: Old Tales and Superstitions Interpreted by Comparative Mythology by John Fiske

The Louvre was victimized last year by thieves who exploited the museum’s antiquated security in a specific wing, but the Mona Lisa—kept in a virtual aquarium when on public view—is another story.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026

After the case against Jeramy Roebuck collapsed, the authorities seemingly had no other leads in their hunt for the men who had victimized Mark and Rita.

From Slate ● Sep. 17, 2026

"I never went to his island, his ranch, or his Florida home. I have never victimized anyone," he said.

From BBC ● Jun. 10, 2026

Anton Forsberg, playing in the postseason for the first time, has been almost as good in goal for the Kings, though he was victimized by two fluke goals Thursday.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 24, 2026

If we were hurt, if we were unhappy or otherwise victimized by life, she seemed to know about it, and to care, as soon as we did.

From "Stargirl" by Jerry Spinelli

“It’s a large volume for just a couple of subjects. Our concern is that this fraud could be replicated by other individuals that are out there victimizing other people in similar schemes.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 23, 2026

Minors are encouraged to save everything — including images, videos and texts — that will help criminal investigators go after the perpetrator and prevent them from victimizing more minors.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 15, 2025

The Pierce County district attorney has enhanced the possible punishment for each charge by up to six years because she’s accused of victimizing someone 60 or older.

From Washington Post ● Nov. 8, 2022

Apple unveiled new tools this week it said are designed to prevent “state-sponsored mercenary spyware” from victimizing its customers.

From Washington Times ● Jul. 7, 2022

To be overcome with smoke, denotes that dangerous persons are victimizing you with flattery.

From Ten Thousand Dreams Interpreted, or what's in a dream: a scientific and practical exposition by Gustavus Hindman Miller


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