Meaning of the word victimize in English

What does victimize mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

victimize

US /ˈvɪk.tə.maɪz/
UK /ˈvɪk.tɪ.maɪz/

Verb

to treat someone unfairly in order to gain an advantage from them

Example:
It's not fair to victimize someone just because they're different.
The company was accused of trying to victimize its employees.