ILL-TREATMENT Synonyms
There are 11 hypernyms of the word ill-treatment. (close relations)
ill-treated
Best Alternative Words for ILL-TREATMENT
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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 |