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vic·tim·ize

victimize

pronunciation:
vIk t maIz
part of speech: transitive verb
inflections: victimized, victimizes, victimizing
definition 1: to make a victim of.
similar words:
prey
definition 2: to cheat, deceive, or swindle.
similar words:
bilk, deceive, rip off
derivations: victimization (n.), victimizer (n.)