mistreatment

1. The practice of treating (someone or something) badly (synset 100419038)
   "he should be punished for his mistreatment of his mother"
   is a type of: pattern, practice - a customary way of operation or behavior
   subtypes:

   • annoyance, annoying, irritation, vexation - the act of troubling or annoying someone
   • disregard, neglect - willful lack of care and attention
   • exploitation, using, victimisation, victimization - an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
   • harassment, molestation - the act of tormenting by continued persistent attacks and criticism
   • abuse, ill-treatment, ill-usage, maltreatment - cruel or inhumane treatment

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