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Definitions for mistreatment
mis·treat·ment

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. mistreatmentnoun

    the practice of treating (someone or something) badly

    "he should be punished for his mistreatment of his mother"

Wiktionary

  1. mistreatmentnoun

    Improper treatment, abuse.

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  1. mistreatment

    Mistreatment refers to the act of treating someone or something improperly, cruelly, unfairly, or abusively. This can involve physical or emotional harm, neglect, or violation of someone's rights. Mistreatment can occur in various contexts, such as home, school, workplace, or institutions, and is generally regarded as unacceptable behavior.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Mistreatmentnoun

    wrong treatment

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of mistreatment in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of mistreatment in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of mistreatment in a Sentence

  1. Alphonso David:

    We are pleased The Court recognized this irrational rule for what The Court is : discrimination, plain and simple. LGBTQ Americans deserve the health care that they need without fear of mistreatment, harassment, or humiliation.

  2. The WWF:

    Many of these private tiger owners aren't properly trained to care for wild animals, making the animals vulnerable to mistreatment and exploitation, often these facilities will allow public contact with the tigers, including photo ops and playtimes with tiger cubs.

  3. Justin Bamberg:

    While Travis Price is disappointed by this verdict, Travis Price respects the jury process, our concern is that other citizens don't suffer the same mistreatment that Travis Price endured. We will continue to fight for those who have been wrongly accused or subjected to excessive force and will push back against Rock Hill Police Department and any other who attempts to take advantage of those they are entrusted to protect and serve.

  4. Avgustina Videva:

    None of those who are accommodated in the refugee centres have complained about mistreatment by Bulgarian authorities.

  5. Antony Blinken:

    Both officials were complicit in the mistreatment of inmates in their custody by security forces, including through rape, torture, or other cruel, inhumane, or degrading treatment.

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