ill-treatment

[US]/[ˌɪl ˈtriːtmənt]/
[UK]/[ˌɪl ˈtriːtmənt]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.The poor or cruel treatment of someone or something.; Mistreatment; harsh handling.; The act of treating someone or something badly.

Phrases & Collocations

ill-treatment cases

preventing ill-treatment

suffered ill-treatment

avoid ill-treatment

history of ill-treatment

end ill-treatment

reports of ill-treatment

alleged ill-treatment

experience ill-treatment

facing ill-treatment

Example Sentences

the rescue organization investigated reports of widespread ill-treatment of animals at the factory farm.

she suffered years of emotional ill-treatment at the hands of her abusive stepfather.

the whistleblower exposed the systemic ill-treatment of patients in the overcrowded hospital.

witnesses described horrific scenes of ill-treatment and neglect towards the elderly residents.

the court case highlighted the devastating effects of childhood ill-treatment on the victim's mental health.

he filed a lawsuit alleging severe ill-treatment and discrimination in the workplace.

the study examined the long-term consequences of ill-treatment experienced during adolescence.

the staff received training on how to prevent and report instances of ill-treatment.

the organization advocates for policies to protect vulnerable individuals from ill-treatment.

the dog showed signs of fear and anxiety due to past ill-treatment.

the investigation revealed a pattern of consistent ill-treatment towards the employees.

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