mistreatment
1 of 1noun/mɪs.tri:t.mənt/
Forms:mistreatments
1
the act of treating someone in a cruel, abusive, or unfair way, often causing physical or emotional harm
- He suffered mistreatment at the hands of his employer.
- Mistreatment can have lasting psychological effects.
- She spoke out against the mistreatment of children.
- Laws were passed to prevent mistreatment in workplaces.
- Mistreatment in any form should not be tolerated.