as in cheated
to rob by the use of trickery or threats
victimized by a confidence man with a slick story
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Recent Examples of victimized
Freezing your credit is important to stop yourself from being victimized in the future.
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Marybel Rodriguez, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
While people with severe mental illnesses like schizophrenia are more likely to be victimized than to harm others, Guzman had been violent in the past.
—Selina Guevara, NBC news, 19 Apr. 2026
Most of them are victimized on online gaming platforms and social media websites.
—Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 16 Apr. 2026
The Orioles took a four-run lead in the sixth when Coby Mayo blooped a run-scoring single to center against Ryan Walker, who was victimized despite throwing a near-perfect slider on the outside corner.
—Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2026
Anyone with information about her whereabouts, or who believes their homeowners association may have been victimized in a similar way, is asked to contact the Martin County Sheriff’s Office.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Horner previously victimized the young woman under similar circumstances in the summer of 2013, according to other affidavits.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Apr. 2026
Anyone who believes they may have been victimized or those with information about the investigation have been asked to contact the Middletown Police Investigative Services Division 860-638-4140 or Det.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 7 Apr. 2026
The sheriff’s department has settled numerous cases alleging deputy gang misconduct and abuse amounting to millions of dollars, including many deputies who witnessed the abuses and were also victimized.
—Rafael Perez, Daily News, 6 Apr. 2026
Marybel Rodriguez, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
While people with severe mental illnesses like schizophrenia are more likely to be victimized than to harm others, Guzman had been violent in the past.
—Selina Guevara, NBC news, 19 Apr. 2026
Most of them are victimized on online gaming platforms and social media websites.
—Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 16 Apr. 2026
The Orioles took a four-run lead in the sixth when Coby Mayo blooped a run-scoring single to center against Ryan Walker, who was victimized despite throwing a near-perfect slider on the outside corner.
—Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2026
Anyone with information about her whereabouts, or who believes their homeowners association may have been victimized in a similar way, is asked to contact the Martin County Sheriff’s Office.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Horner previously victimized the young woman under similar circumstances in the summer of 2013, according to other affidavits.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Apr. 2026
Anyone who believes they may have been victimized or those with information about the investigation have been asked to contact the Middletown Police Investigative Services Division 860-638-4140 or Det.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 7 Apr. 2026
The sheriff’s department has settled numerous cases alleging deputy gang misconduct and abuse amounting to millions of dollars, including many deputies who witnessed the abuses and were also victimized.
—Rafael Perez, Daily News, 6 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for victimized
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The reportedly yearlong relationship is notable in that, after their split in 2015, Stocking posted and deleted tweets saying the basketball player cheated, per The New York Post.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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This is the same team that cheated and got caught how many times, going back to Bill Belichick and golden boy Tom Brady (Deflategate)?—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
26 Apr. 2026
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The president was uninjured and was hustled away.—
Collin Binkley,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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All of them were hustled out of sight.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
26 Apr. 2026
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Every summer, stylish crowds congregate along France’s southeastern shores, seduced by the glamorous promise of the French Riviera, spending their days sipping overpriced cocktails at the high-end resorts that line its sandy beaches as if plucked straight from a Slim Aarons photo.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
24 Apr. 2026
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In choosing Love, the Cardinals disregarded conventional wisdom that quality running backs can be plucked much later in the draft and at a much lower cost.—
Elizabeth Robinson,
NBC news,
24 Apr. 2026
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The Nuggets have lost plenty of playoff games the past two springs, but few have stung like this.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
24 Apr. 2026
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Meyer acknowledged the logic behind preparing Nick Bosa for the NFL Draft but admitted the choice still stung as the Buckeyes chased a title.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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Traditional paths to entry-level work, especially in tech, are already being squeezed as companies automate routine work.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
23 Apr. 2026
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Margins on low-cost airlines are always tight, and fuel is an outsized cost which means they’re already being squeezed hard by the energy shock.—
Hugh Leask,
CNBC,
22 Apr. 2026
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If Miranda Priestly can get thrown in steerage, we’re all screwed.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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But that doesn’t mean working people aren’t getting screwed.—
Stuart Miller,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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With Venus in Gemini aligning with Pluto in Aquarius, honest conversations help shift situations that have been stuck.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
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But as OutKick’s Joe Kinsey noted, the platform would often combine WNBA and NFL games, leaving subscribers stuck watching both.—
Bobby Burack OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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But some were also deceived or coerced.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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Musk, who had donated at least $38 million to the lab, wanted to be CEO and gain majority control, but felt deceived after a power struggle with Altman over the role.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Victimized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/victimized. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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