victimiser

One who harms

Victimiser is the British spelling of victimizer—someone who makes victims of others through harm, exploitation, or abuse.

The word appears in discussions of bullying, domestic violence, and systemic oppression: The study examined the relationship between victimiser and victim.

The verb is victimise.

bully

intimidator

One who threatens others

aggressor · menace · thug · hooligan · ruffian · bruiser · tormenter · oppressor · browbeater · hector

oppressor

dictator

Ruler with total control

totalitarian · authoritarian · overlord · coloniser · subjugator · dominator · persecutor · exploiter · suppressor · fascist

abuser

perpetrator

One who commits wrongdoing

assailant · aggressor · harasser · tormentor · molester · batterer · violator · stalker · deceiver · narcissist

Opposites
HARM vs. PROTECTION

victimiserprotector

One who safeguards others

defender · guardian · saviour · rescuer · champion

AGGRESSOR vs. SUFFERER

victimiservictim

One harmed by another

prey · target · sufferer · injured party · casualty

CRUELTY vs. COMPASSION

victimiserbenefactor

One who gives aid

helper · caregiver · nurturer · healer · comforter

Family

victimised, victimise, victimising, victimises, victimisation

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Timeless · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG