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Recent Examples of mistreatment
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.
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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
Katherine’s family has reached out to production, and BB alumni have been speaking out against Rylie’s gaslighting and mistreatment of Katherine all over the internet.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 21 Aug. 2025
Historian Andrew Lownie's new book Entitled charts the rise and fall of Andrew and his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson with lurid details about Jeffrey Epstein, alleged mistreatment of staff and more.
—Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Aug. 2025
Mason Mayor Eddie Noeman and Vice Mayor Reynaldo Givhan, in addition to five members of the Board of Aldermen, voted in favor of the effort, despite mistreatment reported in the past.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 13 Aug. 2025
Haddix operated the Missouri Primate Foundation, which was locked in a civil legal battle with PETA over alleged mistreatment of the chimpanzees in her care.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 9 Aug. 2025
At issue is providing proof of discrimination or mistreatment of conservatives by banks, Chu said.
—Charlotte Observer, 8 Aug. 2025
The lawsuits involved two men who alleged mistreatment during their time as inmates in the county jail.
—Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 6 Aug. 2025
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
Katherine’s family has reached out to production, and BB alumni have been speaking out against Rylie’s gaslighting and mistreatment of Katherine all over the internet.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 21 Aug. 2025
Historian Andrew Lownie's new book Entitled charts the rise and fall of Andrew and his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson with lurid details about Jeffrey Epstein, alleged mistreatment of staff and more.
—Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Aug. 2025
Mason Mayor Eddie Noeman and Vice Mayor Reynaldo Givhan, in addition to five members of the Board of Aldermen, voted in favor of the effort, despite mistreatment reported in the past.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 13 Aug. 2025
Haddix operated the Missouri Primate Foundation, which was locked in a civil legal battle with PETA over alleged mistreatment of the chimpanzees in her care.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 9 Aug. 2025
At issue is providing proof of discrimination or mistreatment of conservatives by banks, Chu said.
—Charlotte Observer, 8 Aug. 2025
The lawsuits involved two men who alleged mistreatment during their time as inmates in the county jail.
—Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 6 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mistreatment
Noun
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Of this group, more than half – 56% – had talked about their maltreatment on social media.—
Laura Schwab Reese,
The Conversation,
2 Sep. 2025
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Nonetheless, it's often viewed as less harmful than other forms of maltreatment.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
6 Aug. 2025
Noun
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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
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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
Noun
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That Trump has been singularly focused on pop culture comes at a time when his reputation — and that of his administration — has been under fire due to the mishandling of the Epstein files.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Mistreatment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mistreatment. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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