How is the phrase prendre pour cible translated from French to English

English translation
Victimise
verb

Traiter quelqu'un injustement ou cruellement, en le désignant comme victime.

To treat someone unfairly or cruelly, singling them out for bad treatment.

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  • Il cherche toujours à prendre ses camarades pour cible à la cantine. — He always tries to victimise his classmates during lunch.

  • Pourquoi veux-tu la prendre pour cible au travail ? — Why do you want to victimise her at work?

  • Ne prends personne pour cible ; nous devrions être bienveillants les uns envers les autres. — Please don't victimise anyone; we should be kind to each other.

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