Definition of mistreatment Mistreatment

/mɪstɹiˈtmʌnt/ - [mistreetmunt] - mis•treat•ment

We found 4 definitions of mistreatment from 4 different sources.

What does mistreatment mean?

Noun Plural: mistreatments
mistreatment - the practice of treating (someone or something) badly; "he should be punished for his mistreatment of his mother"
		practice, pattern a customary way of operation or behavior; "it is their practice to give annual raises"; "they changed their dietary pattern"
		annoying, vexation, annoyance, irritation the act of troubling or annoying someone
		disregard, neglect willful lack of care and attention
		using, victimisation, exploitation, victimization an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly); "capitalistic exploitation of the working class"; "paying Blacks less and charging them more is a form of victimization"
		harassment, molestation the act of tormenting by continued persistent attacks and criticism