In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
VICTIMIZATION
exploitation, victimization, victimisation, using
(noun) an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly); “capitalistic exploitation of the working class”; “paying Blacks less and charging them more is a form of victimization”
victimization
(noun) adversity resulting from being made a victim; “his victimization infuriated him”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
victimization (countable and uncountable, plural victimizations)
An act that victimizes or exploits someone.
Adversity as a result of being a victim.
Source: Wiktionary
Word of the Day
18 November 2024
AWRY
(adjective) not functioning properly; “something is amiss”; “has gone completely haywire”; “something is wrong with the engine”
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