victimize [ˈvɪktɪmaɪz]
victimize
USAGE NOTE
This word may also be spelled "victimise."
victimize(
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)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g. I bought a book.).
1. (general)
a. perseguir
In the early days of the church, Christians were victimized wherever they went.En los primeros tiempos de la iglesia, perseguían a los cristianos dondequiera que fueran.
b. tratar injustamente
Liam felt that the teachers victimized him because he was different.Liam sentía que los profesores lo trataban injustamente porque era diferente.
c. victimizar
We need to pass legislation that will help the poor, not victimize them.Debemos aprobar legislación que ayude a los pobres, no que los victimice.
victimizetransitive verb
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g. I bought a book.).
1. (general)
a. perseguir, tratar injustamente
he was victimized at schoolen la escuela se metían con él
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