victimization
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/ˌvɪktɪməˈzeɪʃn/
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/ˌvɪktɪmaɪˈzeɪʃn/
When someone is treated badly or unfairly, often because of who they are or what they believe.
The news report discussed the issue of workplace victimization and its effects on employees.