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noun

    An act of cheating: cheat, fraud, swindle. Informal flimflam. Slang gyp. See honest/dishonest.

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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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