English Explanatory Dictionary

victim-blaming

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The practice of holding the victim of a crime or other wrongful act wholly or partially responsible for what befell them.
verb
  1. present participle of victim-blame

Word forms

victim-blaming victim blaming

Etymology

From victim + blaming.

Related words

victim-blame victim-blamey secondary victimization
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