mistreatment

[US]/mɪsˈtri:tmənt/
[UK]/mɪs'tritmənt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. abuse

Example Sentences

the physical mistreatment of children.

reports of mistreatment in the workplace

cases of animal mistreatment

investigations into mistreatment claims

victims of mistreatment seeking justice

addressing issues of mistreatment

Real-world Examples

The Haitians have a darker skin tone that does not justify the mistreatment or maltreatment of them.

Source: VOA Standard English_Americas

This week, President Trump said he took Kim " at his word" for not knowing about Warmbier's mistreatment.

Source: PBS English News

Simon's appointment earlier this month came amid a national reckoning with the country's historical mistreatment of Indigenous Peoples.

Source: CRI Online July 2021 Collection

A state of affairs that saw perhaps 5, 000 die from mistreatment.

Source: Biography of Famous Historical Figures

It calls for the " comfort women" to be awarded money for mistreatment.

Source: VOA Special December 2015 Collection

He said these groups already experience higher rates of online mistreatment and hate crimes.

Source: VOA Special May 2022 Collection

When Bly's mother had finally had enough of his mistreatment, she filed for divorce.

Source: Women Who Changed the World

However, there won't actually be any changes, continuing the cycle of mistreatment and manipulation.

Source: Psychology Mini Class

The film led to a deeper investigation into the mistreatment of young prisoners in Australia.

Source: VOA Special September 2021 Collection

They noted that many other powerful men have been punished recently for their mistreatment of women.

Source: VOA Special December 2017 Collection

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