Definition of ill treatment in English:
ill treatment
noun ˌɪl ˈtriːtməntˈɪl ˈtritmənt
mass nounCruel or inhumane treatment.
he died from medical neglect and ill treatment
Example sentencesExamples
- These bodies should maintain and publish uniform and comprehensive statistics on complaints of torture and ill-treatment by law enforcement personnel.
- In the past accusations were made by workers that management's neglect has led to the ill-treatment of animals and poor water facilities and accommodation for the animals.
- But it does not add up to deliberate ill-treatment or abuse such as would expose either of the children to a grave risk of physical or even psychological harm.
- Although not all cases involve ill-treatment, research shows neglected children can be scarred emotionally and socially in the long-term.
- They have warned that failed asylum seekers are in danger of ill-treatment and abuse on their return - because they claimed asylum in Britain.
Synonyms
abuse, mistreatment, maltreatment, bad treatment, ill use, ill usage, misuse, victimization
manhandling, rough treatment, mishandling
Definition of ill treatment in US English:
ill treatment
nounˈɪl ˈtritməntˈil ˈtrētmənt
Cruel or inhumane treatment.
he died from medical neglect and ill treatment
Example sentencesExamples
- But it does not add up to deliberate ill-treatment or abuse such as would expose either of the children to a grave risk of physical or even psychological harm.
- In the past accusations were made by workers that management's neglect has led to the ill-treatment of animals and poor water facilities and accommodation for the animals.
- They have warned that failed asylum seekers are in danger of ill-treatment and abuse on their return - because they claimed asylum in Britain.
- These bodies should maintain and publish uniform and comprehensive statistics on complaints of torture and ill-treatment by law enforcement personnel.
- Although not all cases involve ill-treatment, research shows neglected children can be scarred emotionally and socially in the long-term.
Synonyms
abuse, mistreatment, maltreatment, bad treatment, ill use, ill usage, misuse, victimization