victimized

Definitions

Singled out for cruel or unfair treatment.

Made to suffer from a crime, deception, or harmful circumstance.

Examples

The charity works to support individuals who have been victimized by domestic violence.

He felt victimized by the company's unfair decision to terminate his contract without notice.

Synonyms

exploited oppressed persecuted mistreated targeted bullied wronged

Antonyms

protected favored supported defended cherished privileged helped