Meaning of the word victimize in English

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victimize

US /ˈvɪk.tə.maɪz/

UK /ˈvɪk.tə.maɪz/

to treat someone in an intentionally unfair way, especially because of their race, sex, beliefs, etc.:

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He claimed he'd been victimized by the police.

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