victimisation
Being singled out
Victimisation is the British spelling of victimization—the act of singling someone out for cruel or unfair treatment.
It often describes workplace harassment or retaliation: She filed a complaint about victimisation after reporting safety concerns.
The term also covers making someone a victim of crime or abuse.
To victimise is to treat someone this way.
Aggressive, unwanted targeting
- mistreatmentCruel or harmful behavior
- crueltyDeliberate harm-causing disposition
- maltreatmentCruel or harmful treatment
- tormentSevere prolonged suffering
persecution · oppression · domestic violence · emotional abuse · physical abuse · sexual abuse · coercion · intimidation
Digital intimidation of others
- harassmentAggressive, unwanted targeting
- intimidationDeliberate fear-inducing pressure
- teasingPlayful, mild ridicule
- tauntingInsulting to provoke
mockery · ridicule · belittling · scapegoating · exclusion · ostracism · name-calling · bully
Illegal transport for profit
- sweatshopExploitative manufacturing workplace
- forced laborCompelled toil, no consent
- child laborMinors performing paid work
- modern slaveryCurrent forced labor exploitation
grooming · manipulation · predatory · coercion · extortion · profiteering · abuse of power · vulnerable adults
Preformed unfavorable opinion
- biasUnfair inclination or prejudice
- racismPrejudice based on ethnicity
- sexismGender-based prejudice
- ageismPrejudice targeting older people
homophobia · xenophobia · bigotry · inequality · inequity · unfairness · disparity · marginalization
Chronic reaction to horrific events
- flashbacksInvoluntary vivid memory episodes
- nightmaresTerrifying sleep experiences
- anxietyPersistent apprehensive distress
- survivorOne still alive after
healing · recovery · counseling · therapy · resilience · retraumatization · trigger · coping
One who lodges grievance
- witnessOne who attests
- compensationPayment for services rendered
- restitutionRestoring what was lost
- restorative justiceConflict resolution through mutual healing
advocacy · reporting · prosecution · court · testimony · justice · rights · protection order
harassment
Aggressive, unwanted targeting
- mistreatmentCruel or harmful behavior
- crueltyDeliberate harm-causing disposition
- maltreatmentCruel or harmful treatment
torment · persecution · oppression · domestic violence · emotional abuse · physical abuse · sexual abuse · coercion · intimidation · degradation
cyberbullying
Digital intimidation of others
- harassmentAggressive, unwanted targeting
- intimidationDeliberate fear-inducing pressure
- teasingPlayful, mild ridicule
taunting · mockery · ridicule · belittling · scapegoating · exclusion · ostracism · name-calling · bully · target
trafficking
Illegal transport for profit
- sweatshopExploitative manufacturing workplace
- forced laborCompelled toil, no consent
- child laborMinors performing paid work
modern slavery · grooming · manipulation · predatory · coercion · extortion · profiteering · abuse of power · vulnerable adults · dehumanization
prejudice
Preformed unfavorable opinion
ageism · homophobia · xenophobia · bigotry · inequality · inequity · unfairness · disparity · marginalization · profiling
PTSD
Chronic reaction to horrific events
- flashbacksInvoluntary vivid memory episodes
- nightmaresTerrifying sleep experiences
- anxietyPersistent apprehensive distress
survivor · healing · recovery · counseling · therapy · resilience · retraumatization · trigger · coping · support
complainant
One who lodges grievance
- witnessOne who attests
- compensationPayment for services rendered
- restitutionRestoring what was lost
restorative justice · advocacy · reporting · prosecution · court · testimony · justice · rights · protection order · restraining order
- Workplace Discriminationage discrimination, disability discrimination, equal pay, gender bias, pregnancy discrimination
victimisationprotection
Guarding against harm
safeguarding · shielding · defence · security · shelter
victimisationfair treatment
Impartial, unbiased handling
justice · equity · respect · dignity · due process
victimisationempowerment
Gaining authority or confidence
support · advocacy · enablement · liberation · emancipation
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