mistreatment (HyperDic hyper-dictionary)

English > 1 sense of the word *mistreatment*:
NOUN	act	mistreatment	the practice of treating (someone or something) badly

mistreatment > pronunciation
Sounds	mihstriy'tmahnt
Rhymes	abandonment ... wonderment: 671 rhymes with ahnt...

English > *mistreatment*: 1 sense > noun 1, act
Meaning	The practice of treating (someone or something) badly.
Example	"he should be punished for his mistreatment of his mother"
Narrower	annoyance, annoying, irritation, vexation	The act of troubling or annoying someone
	disregard, neglect	Willful lack of care and attention
	exploitation, victimization, victimisation, using	An act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
	harassment, molestation	The act of tormenting by continued persistent attacks / attacks and criticism
	maltreatment, ill-treatment, ill-usage, abuse	cruel or inhumane treatment
Broader	practice, pattern	A customary way / way of operation or behavior
Spanish	maltrato
Catalan	maltractament
Verbs	mistreat	treat badly

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