noun
the practice of treating (someone or something) badly
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he should be punished for his mistreatment of his mother
• Derivationally related forms: ↑mistreat
• Hyponyms:
↑annoyance, ↑annoying, ↑irritation, ↑vexation, ↑disregard, ↑neglect, ↑exploitation, ↑victimization, ↑victimisation, ↑using, ↑harassment, ↑molestation, ↑maltreatment, ↑ill-treatment, ↑ill-usage, ↑abuse
Useful english dictionary. 2012.