victimization
noun/ˌvɪk.tɪ.maɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ · /ˌvɪk.tɪ.məˈzeɪ.ʃən/
Etymology From victim + -ization or victimize + -ation.
1
An act that victimizes or exploits someone.
2
Adversity as a result of being a victim.
- Derived terms
- secondary victimization, self-victimization