noun
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noun
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In sociology, the institutionalized pressure to participate in a form of violent behaviour that can be dangerous to health and safety. In some contact sports this is regarded as largely normative by those involved, and injuries are regarded as a natural consequence of participation.
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The noun has 2 meanings:
Meaning #1:
adversity resulting from being made a victim
Meaning #2:
an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
Synonyms: exploitation, victimisation, using
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