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Meaning of mistreatment

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

mistreatment

noun

Definitions

  1. Cruel, abusive , bad, unfair, or thoughtless treatment of a person or animal (only rarely of an object or a machine; usually: mishandle).

    Example: There were allegations of mistreatment at the prison.