mistreatment
noun [ U ] uk/ˌmɪsˈtriːt.mənt/ us/ˌmɪsˈtriːt.mənt/
虐待
the act of treating a person or animal badly, cruelly, or unfairly
She suffered years of mistreatment from her violent husband. 她多年来一直遭受丈夫的暴力虐待。
the alleged mistreatment of prisoners 虐待囚犯的指控
See: mistreat
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- She is angry about the neglect and mistreatment of these animals.
- He had suffered mental and physical mistreatment.
- Reports of abuse, mistreatment and neglect of patients at the hospital increased.