Mistreatment
Pronunciation: /mɪˈstriːtmənt/
Mistreatment (noun)
- Treating someone badly in an unfair way, especially when they do not deserve it.
- Actions that cause physical or mental harm to a person, often through neglect or cruelty.
- 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.