Definition

The condition of feeling or being treated as a victim, often emphasizing the negative experiences or suffering one has endured.

Example

She often spoke about her experiences in a way that highlighted her sense of victimhood.

Conversation

I've been thinking a lot about how some people dwell in a state of victimhood.

Yeah, it can be tough to watch when they refuse to see things differently.

Exactly! It's like they don't realize they have the power to change their situation.

Right, sometimes it just takes a shift in perspective to move beyond that feeling.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Victimhood is formed from "victim" (from Latin "victima", meaning a person or animal sacrificed) and "-hood" (meaning a state or condition). The word "victimhood" refers to the state or condition of being a victim.

Memory Tip

Think of someone in a state of being a 'victim' — 'victim' refers to someone who has suffered harm, and '-hood' indicates a condition. This helps you remember that 'victimhood' means the condition of being a victim.

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