ill-treatment

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ill-treatment
Noun
  • But fans could only view Linda as a direct replacement of Lennon, and she was mistreated in the press and by fans, showcasing an open misogyny that calls to mind Yoko Ono’s mistreatment.
    Caleb Hammond, IndieWire, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Young’s horrific experience is among those in the ever-increasing hall of fame of Chicago police mistreatment of Black and brown residents.
    Kerry Lester Kasper, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Of this group, more than half – 56% – had talked about their maltreatment on social media.
    Laura Schwab Reese, The Conversation, 2 Sep. 2025
  • Nonetheless, it's often viewed as less harmful than other forms of maltreatment.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Iran has been grappling with frequent electricity blackouts, compounding public frustration and adding to the perception that sanctions, aging infrastructure, and government mismanagement are pushing the country into deeper crisis.
    Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
  • The country is mired in a prolonged crisis brought on by years of hyperinflation, political corruption, economic mismanagement and an ineffectual government.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Sep. 2025
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“Ill-treatment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ill-treatment. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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