/hah-sehr-seh lah bee-SEE-mah/
To exaggerate one's suffering or problems to gain sympathy or avoid responsibilities, often by not acknowledging one's own role in the situation.
Example
"Stop playing the victim, you also had your part."
"He always plays the victim when things go wrong."
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/hah-sehr-seh lah bee-SEE-mah/
To exaggerate one's suffering or problems to gain sympathy or avoid responsibilities, often by not acknowledging one's own role in the situation.
Example
"Stop playing the victim, you also had your part."
"He always plays the victim when things go wrong."
Regional synonyms: