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ILL-TREATMENT Synonyms

There are 8 synonyms of the word ill-treatment. (exact relations)
There are 11 hypernyms of the word ill-treatment. (close relations)
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abuse
verb, nounv, n
noun

• cruel or inhumane treatment

• a rude expression intended to offend or hurt

• improper or excessive use

verb

• treat badly

• change the inherent purpose or function of something

• use foul or abusive language towards

• use wrongly or improperly or excessively

maltreatment
nounn
noun

• cruel or inhumane treatment

cruelty
nounn
noun

• a cruel act; a deliberate infliction of pain and suffering

• feelings of extreme heartlessness

• the quality of being cruel and causing tension or annoyance

mistreatment
nounn
noun

• the practice of treating (someone or something) badly

oppression
nounn
noun

• the act of subjugating by cruelty

• the state of being kept down by unjust use of force or authority:

• a feeling of being oppressed

persecution
nounn
noun

• the act of persecuting (especially on the basis of race or religion)

victimization
nounn
noun

• adversity resulting from being made a victim

• an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)

ill-usage
nounn
noun

• cruel or inhumane treatment

Best Hypernyms For ILL-TREATMENT

Here is a list of related hypernyms for ill-treatment, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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mistreatment abuse bullying cruelty degradation exploitation harassment oppression persecution victimization violence

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