maltreatment

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Noun maltreatment has 1 sense

maltreatment, ill-treatment, ill-usage, abuse - cruel or inhumane treatment
--₁ is a kind of mistreatment
--₁ has particulars:
child abuse; child neglect; persecution; cruelty, inhuman treatment

Derived form: verb maltreat₁

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Maltreatment

Maltreatment refers to the act of mistreating, abusing, or neglecting someone or something.

Definition:

Noun: The action or process of treating someone or something in a cruel or violent manner.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun: Mistreatment or abuse of a person or animal.

"The organization aims to raise awareness about child maltreatment."

Sense 2:

Noun: Rough or harsh handling of an object or material.

"The maltreatment of delicate glassware resulted in many broken pieces."

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