mistreatment
/ˌmɪsˈtriːtm(ə)nt
/noun [mass noun]
The action of mistreating or fact of being mistreated; ill-treatment: the alleged mistreatment of the animals that perform in those shows...
- There is no reminiscing on evidence of any social mistreatment or racial abuse.
- Reports of mistreatment have surfaced recently from detainees, released after a year in custody without charge.
- She called on ministers to boost protection for women, after a report showed widespread mistreatment of pregnant staff by employers.
Synonyms
ill treatment, maltreatment, abuse, ill use, ill usage, beating, rough handling, mishandling, manhandling;
molestation, injury, harm, bullying, persecution