Definition of mistreatment in English:
mistreatment
noun ˌmɪsˈtriːtm(ə)ntmɪsˈtritmənt
mass nounThe action of mistreating or fact of being mistreated; ill-treatment.
the alleged mistreatment of the animals that perform in those shows
Example sentencesExamples
- She called on ministers to boost protection for women, after a report showed widespread mistreatment of pregnant staff by employers.
- Reports of mistreatment have surfaced recently from detainees, released after a year in custody without charge.
- He said that allegations of prisoner mistreatment are investigated.
- There is no reminiscing on evidence of any social mistreatment or racial abuse.
- If there are allegations of mistreatment made, then those allegations are investigated.
Synonyms
ill treatment, maltreatment, abuse, ill use, ill usage, beating, rough handling, mishandling, manhandling
molestation, injury, harm, bullying, persecution
Definition of mistreatment in US English:
mistreatment
nounmɪsˈtritməntmisˈtrētmənt
The action of mistreating or fact of being mistreated; ill-treatment.
the alleged mistreatment of the animals that perform in those shows
Example sentencesExamples
- Reports of mistreatment have surfaced recently from detainees, released after a year in custody without charge.
- There is no reminiscing on evidence of any social mistreatment or racial abuse.
- She called on ministers to boost protection for women, after a report showed widespread mistreatment of pregnant staff by employers.
- If there are allegations of mistreatment made, then those allegations are investigated.
- He said that allegations of prisoner mistreatment are investigated.
Synonyms
ill treatment, maltreatment, abuse, ill use, ill usage, beating, rough handling, mishandling, manhandling