mistreatment

Translations

mistreatmentnoun
mistreatments
pl
maltraitanceSe dit surtout des personnes ou des animaux ; emploi courant.
The mistreatment of animals in the circus led to public outrage.
La maltraitance des animaux dans le cirque a provoqué l'indignation du public.
mauvais traitementS'emploie notamment en contexte médical pour un traitement incorrect ou inadapté.
The athlete's condition deteriorated because of the mistreatment he received at the clinic.
L'état de l'athlète s'est aggravé à cause du mauvais traitement qu'il a reçu à la clinique.

Definitions

mistreatmentnoun
The action of treating someone or something badly or unfairly.
The mistreatment of animals in the circus led to public outrage.
Incorrect, inadequate, or harmful treatment of a disease, injury, or patient.
The athlete's condition deteriorated because of the mistreatment he received at the clinic.