Mistreatment Meaning in English

word

US

mɪˈstɹitmənt

mi-STREET-muhnt

UK

mɪstɹˈiːtmənt

mi-STREET-muhnt

Definition

Mistreatment means treating someone or something badly or unfairly, often causing harm or suffering.

Usage & Nuances

Used in formal or serious contexts, such as legal, medical, or social issues. Common with 'of': 'mistreatment of children/animals.' It emphasizes ongoing or repeated bad behavior rather than a single event.

• Spanish: maltrato
• Portuguese (BR): maus-tratos
• Portuguese (PT): maus-tratos
• Chinese (Simplified): 虐待
• Chinese (Traditional): 虐待
• Hindi: दुरुपयोग - दुर्व्यवहार
• Arabic: سوء المعاملة
• Bengali: নিপীড়ন - অত্যাচার - খারাপ ব্যবহার
• Russian: жестокое обращение - плохое обращение - злоупотребление
• Japanese: 虐待
• Vietnamese: ngược đãi - đối xử tệ - hành hạ
• Korean: 학대 - 부당한 대우
• Turkish: kötü muamele - suistimal
• Urdu: بدسلوکی - ظلم
• Indonesian: perlakuan buruk - penyalahgunaan

Example Sentences

Mistreatment of animals is against the law.

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The patient reported mistreatment in the hospital.

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Teachers should never use mistreatment as discipline.

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There's been a lot of talk about workplace mistreatment lately.

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Victims of mistreatment often feel afraid to speak up.

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Her story helped raise awareness about child mistreatment.

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