1. the condition of being a victim of a crime, accident, or other harmful act
2. the state of feeling like a victim or believing oneself to be unfairly treated
Usage: often used critically

Examples

• The support group helped survivors move beyond victimhood toward healing.
• She refused to let victimhood define her after the accident.
• The counselor addressed his sense of victimhood in therapy.
• Critics argued that the culture of victimhood prevented personal responsibility.
• Legal victimhood was established through witness testimony.
• He struggled to overcome feelings of victimhood after losing his job.