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Term: Revictimization

Part of speech: Noun

Sense 1: The act of subjecting a person to further victimization, especially after having already experienced trauma or victimization in the past.

Sample sentence 1: After surviving a violent assault, the revictimization she experienced during the trial was truly heartbreaking.

Sample sentence 2: Many victims of domestic abuse fear revictimization if they decide to leave their perpetrators.

Sense 2: (Psychology) The process or pattern where individuals unintentionally seek or find themselves in situations that recreate past victimization experiences.

Sample sentence 1: Therapy and counseling can help break the cycle of revictimization by identifying triggers and developing coping strategies.

Sample sentence 2: Understanding the psychological factors that contribute to revictimization is crucial in preventing it from occurring.

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