Biktimahin (en. Victimize)
bik-ti-ma-hin
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
To make a person become a victim or to cause harm.
Innocent people are often victimized by criminals.
Ang mga inosenteng tao ay kadalasang biktimahin ng mga kriminal.
To exploit the interests of others for one's own gain.
Do not victimize the poor for your own benefit.
Huwag biktimahin ang mga mahihirap para sa iyong sariling kapakinabangan.
Etymology
Derived from the word 'victim' meaning someone who suffers harm or injury.
Common Phrases and Expressions
victimize the children
Refers to the abuse or putting children at risk.
biktimahin ang mga bata
Related Words
victim
A person who has experienced harm or injury.
biktima
oppression
The act of abusing or putting others at risk.
pang-aapi
Slang Meanings
to become a victim
Don't let yourself be victimized by people who love to deceive.
Huwag kang magpa-biktimahin sa mga tao na mahilig mangloko.
left behind
Because he couldn't study, he was left behind by the system.
Dahil hindi siya nakapag-aral, biktimahin siya ng sistema.
fallen into
He fell into bad habits, so he became a victim of his own decisions.
Nasadlak siya sa masamang bisyo kaya biktimahin siya ng kanyang sariling desisyon.