victimisation
victimisation — noun
1. the act of treating someone in an unfair or cruel way, especially by blaming, ha
the act of treating someone in an unfair or cruel way, especially by blaming, harming, or exploiting them because of who they are, what they believe, or their situation in life
Hari described the systematic <hl>victimisation</hl> of factory workers trying to form a union.
collocation: victimisation of [group]
The school adopted a policy to prevent the <hl>victimisation</hl> of ethnic minority students.
After months of <hl>victimisation</hl> by colleagues, Ayana spoke to the human resources department.
After two years of workplace <hl>victimisation</hl>, Liam's confidence and mental health had deteriorated.
The charity collects data on experiences of racial <hl>victimisation</hl> across different industries.
- persecution
stronger than victimisation; implies organised, severe oppression, often by a government or powerful group against a specific identity
- discrimination
focuses on unfair treatment based on a characteristic; does not necessarily involve harm or cruelty
- harassment
repeated unwanted behaviour or comments; can be a form of victimisation but is usually less systematic
- bullying
more personal and direct, often among peers or in schools; involves an imbalance of power
- protection
the act of keeping someone safe from harm
- fair treatment
just and equal treatment of all people
文法句型
victimisation + of + noun phrase
victimisation + by + noun phrase
用法筆記
Common in legal, workplace, and social-justice contexts. Unlike 'discrimination' — which focuses on unfair treatment based on group membership — victimisation emphasises actively making someone suffer or be harmed. The US spelling is 'victimization'.