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Recent Examples of mistreatment
The United Nations Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on Venezuela has documented cases of torture and mistreatment there, allegations that Venezuelan authorities have consistently denied.
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Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
The suit comes after more than a week of protests – including clashes between law enforcement and demonstrators – outside the facility over the mistreatment claims, which the federal government has denied.
—Leigh Waldman, CNN Money, 2 June 2026
The National Barrel Horse Association said in a statement that the mistreatment involved a show competitor.
—Phil Helsel, NBC news, 1 June 2026
The competitor's removal was apparently because of a horse mistreatment issue, the news station reported, citing the event's organizers.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 1 June 2026
Some of the animals were adopted through shelters after experiencing neglect or mistreatment.
—ABC News, 31 May 2026
Overdose deaths have been an ongoing issue at the jail, which has been under a federal Consent Decree since a 2019 class action lawsuit alleged medical and mental health mistreatment.
—Theresa Clift
may 29, Sacbee.com, 29 May 2026
Activists accused Israeli forces of mistreatment in detention, describing beatings, tasers and attack dogs.
—Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
Protests have ensued outside the Newark detention facility for more than a year over numerous allegations on mistreatment of detainees, and New Jersey officials have sought to close the facility known as Delaney Hall.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 28 May 2026
Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
The suit comes after more than a week of protests – including clashes between law enforcement and demonstrators – outside the facility over the mistreatment claims, which the federal government has denied.
—Leigh Waldman, CNN Money, 2 June 2026
The National Barrel Horse Association said in a statement that the mistreatment involved a show competitor.
—Phil Helsel, NBC news, 1 June 2026
The competitor's removal was apparently because of a horse mistreatment issue, the news station reported, citing the event's organizers.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 1 June 2026
Some of the animals were adopted through shelters after experiencing neglect or mistreatment.
—ABC News, 31 May 2026
Overdose deaths have been an ongoing issue at the jail, which has been under a federal Consent Decree since a 2019 class action lawsuit alleged medical and mental health mistreatment.
—Theresa Clift
may 29, Sacbee.com, 29 May 2026
Activists accused Israeli forces of mistreatment in detention, describing beatings, tasers and attack dogs.
—Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
Protests have ensued outside the Newark detention facility for more than a year over numerous allegations on mistreatment of detainees, and New Jersey officials have sought to close the facility known as Delaney Hall.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 28 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mistreatment
Noun
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Prevent Child Abuse America, Children’s Trust Fund Alliance and the National Family Support Network are other voices in the conversation examining how social conditions correlate to child maltreatment.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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But during that time, the share of calls flagged as meeting the standard to investigate child maltreatment dropped from about one-third to one-quarter.—
Meg Wingerter,
Denver Post,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Officers understood that a move against Maduro without clear guarantees of immunity meant risking imprisonment, torture, confiscation of assets, and the ill-treatment of their families.—
Bobby Ghosh,
Time,
3 Jan. 2026
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On the stand, Nash testified to Combs’ ill-treatment Fine during the years he was employed.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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After that amnesty, most militia leaders became part of Lebanon's ruling class that later was blamed for decades of corruption and mismanagement leading to an economic meltdown in 2019.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 June 2026
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Cuba’s economy was already struggling thanks to its leadership’s mismanagement before the loss of cheap Venezuelan oil and Washington’s energy embargo.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
3 June 2026
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Special Counsel Robert Hur had obtained these recordings as part of his probe into Biden’s alleged mishandling of classified documents from his time as vice president and senator.—
Siladitya Ray,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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The mishandling of pregnancies behind bars is a widespread problem, with women around the country saying they were neglected or harmed while they were locked up.—
Abigail Brooks,
NBC news,
13 May 2026
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“Mistreatment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mistreatment. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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