Mabiktima (en. Victimize)

/ma-bi̇k-ti-ma/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To cause harm or suffering to a person.
Many people were victimized by scams in online shopping.
Maraming tao ang nabiktima ng scam sa online na pagbili.
To have a bad experience due to another person.
He was victimized by bullying at school.
Nabiktima siya ng bullying sa paaralan.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'victim', meaning a person who has been harmed or injured.

Common Phrases and Expressions

victimized by society
A person facing exploitation or unfair treatment by society.
mabiktima ng lipunan

Related Words

victim
A person who has suffered harm or destruction due to an unjust or harmful experience.
biktima

Slang Meanings

a kind or compassionate person
He is really a soft touch for all his friends.
Siya ay talagang mabiktima sa lahat ng mga kaibigan niya.
easily fooled or too nice to others
He often falls victim to online scams.
Madalas siyang mabiktima sa mga scam sa online.
someone who is neglected or not in the right mindset
He became a victim of other people's promises.
Naging mabiktima siya sa mga pangako ng ibang tao.