Mistreatment

Pronunciation: /mɪˈstriːtmənt/

Mistreatment (noun)

  1. Treating someone badly in an unfair way, especially when they do not deserve it.
  2. Actions that cause physical or mental harm to a person, often through neglect or cruelty.
  3. Bad treatment done by someone in power, such as an employer or official, against a weaker person.

Examples

  • The worker reported mistreatment by the manager.
  • Mistreatment at school can hurt students for years.