ronyon

/roʊnˈjoʊən/

Definitions

1. noun

A term used to describe someone who plays the role of a victim, especially in a romantic relationship, to gain sympathy or attention.

“She accused him of being a ronyon and manipulating her emotions.”

2. noun

A person who plays the role of a victim in order to elicit feelings of guilt or sympathy from others.

“The author wrote about the ronyon who manipulated his friends for emotional support.”

Synonyms

  • manipulator
  • victimizer

Antonyms

  • empowerer
  • enabler