Definition

A person who causes harm or suffering to others, often by taking advantage of them.

Example

The bully was a victimizer who targeted weaker students.

Conversation

Did you hear about that guy who always picks on others?

Yeah, it’s really sad to see someone act like a victimizer.

I wonder what makes people treat others that way.

It's usually a sign of their own insecurities, but it’s still not right.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Victimizer → It is formed from "victima" (from Latin, meaning a living being sacrificed) and "-izer" (a suffix used to indicate someone who performs an action). The word "victimizer" refers to someone who causes harm or victimizes another person.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'victim' being harmed and the '-izer' indicating someone who does that action — a victimizer is someone who makes another a victim.

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