Ill-treatment (Noun)
Meaning
Cruel or inhumane treatment; "the child showed signs of physical abuse".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The charity worked to stop the ill-treatment of animals in laboratories and zoos.
- Many prisoners reported ill-treatment at the hands of their guards, including beatings and psychological abuse.
- The child's bruises and broken ribs were clear evidence of ill-treatment by her stepfather.
- The government was criticized for its ill-treatment of asylum seekers, who were forced to live in poor conditions without access to basic necessities.
- The investigation revealed a shocking pattern of ill-treatment of elderly residents at the nursing home, including neglect and financial exploitation.