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1. Adversity resulting from being made a victim
   "his victimization infuriated him"
    
2. An act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
   "paying Blacks less and charging them more is a form of victimization"
   - exploitation, victimisation [Brit], using

Derived forms: victimizations

See also: victimize

Type of: adversity, hard knocks, hardship, mistreatment

Encyclopedia: Victimization