Mistreatment Definition & Meaning

mistreatment
noun
  1. the practice of treating (someone or something) badly; "he should be punished for his mistreatment of his mother"

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  • "Tripura: Cong leader quits citing mistreatment"
    IBN Live — IBN Live

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