Maltreatment
/mæˈltritmənt/
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Definition
(noun) Cruel or harmful treatment or abuse; mistreatment.
Sentence Examples
The child suffered maltreatment at the hands of her caregivers.
Maltreatment of prisoners is a serious human rights issue.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The organization works to prevent child ____ and provides support to those who have been affected by it.