victimism - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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From victim +‎ -ism.

victimism (uncountable)

1. A tendency to play the victim; the adoption of a victimized persona.

   Synonym: victimhood

   • 2001, Janice G. Raymond, A Passion for Friends: Toward a Philosophy of Female Affection:

     In this context, I am concerned that victimism does not become the basis of a woman's self-definition and disempowerment.

• victimist
• victim
• victimize, victimise
• victimization, victimisation