— victimization , n. — victimizer , n.
/vik"teuh muyz'/ , v.t., victimized, victimizing .
1. to make a victim of.
2. to dupe, swindle, or cheat: to victimize poor widows.
3. to slay as or like a sacrificial victim.
Also, esp. Brit., victimise .
[ 1820-30; VICTIM + -IZE ]
Syn. 2. defraud, fool, hoodwink, beguile. See cheat .