mistreatment 1
noundomain: activity
Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]
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EnglishDefinition
the practice of treating (someone or something) badly
Examples
- 1.he should be punished for his mistreatment of his mother
Hypernym
practice 1
noun
a customary way of operation or behavior
EnglishDerivationally related form
mistreat 1
verb
treat badly
Hyponym
annoyance 5
noun
the act of troubling or annoying someone
disregard 2
noun
willful lack of care and attention
exploitation 2
noun
an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
harassment 2
noun
the act of tormenting by continued persistent attacks and criticism
maltreatment 1
noun
cruel or inhumane treatment
