# victimization

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˌvɪk.tɪ.maɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ · frequency rank #36,391

## Definitions
1. An act that victimizes or exploits someone.
2. Adversity as a result of being a victim.

## Etymology
From victim + -ization or victimize + -ation.

## Common misspellings (20)
`ivctimization`, `vcitimization`, `vicctimization`, `vicitmization`, `victiimzation`, `victimiaztion`, `victimizaiton`, `victimizasion`, `victimizatino`, `victimizationn`, `victimizatoin`, `victimizattion`, `victimiztaion`, `victimizzation`, `victimmization`, `victimziation`, `victmiization`, `victtimization`, `vitcimization`, `vvictimization`

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/victimization