maltreatment

Definitions

Cruel or violent treatment of a person or animal.

The act of treating someone badly, unfairly, or improperly.

Examples

The organization was investigated for the systemic maltreatment of animals in its care.

He spoke out against the maltreatment of prisoners within the correctional facility.

Synonyms

abuse mistreatment ill-treatment persecution oppression misuse cruelty

Antonyms

care kindness protection nurture benevolence good treatment support