mistreatment

n. the practice of treating (someone or something) badly

n. 虐待

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mistreatment 由前缀 mis-（错误、坏的）和词根 treat（对待）及后缀 -ment（名词后缀）组成，整体意思是错误的对待或虐待。

例句

1. The animal shelter reported cases of mistreatment of pets.

动物收容所报告了宠物被虐待的案例。

2. She spoke out against the mistreatment of workers in the factory.

她为工厂工人遭受的不当对待发声。

3. Mistreatment can have serious effects on a person's mental health.

虐待可能对一个人的心理健康产生严重影响。