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mistreatment
noun[ U ]
uk /ˌmɪsˈtriːt.mənt/ us /ˌmɪsˈtriːt.mənt/
the act of treating a person or animal badly, cruelly, or unfairly: 虐待
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
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mistreat
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.
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