mistreatment
|mis-treat-ment|
B2
/mɪsˈtriːtmənt/
(mistreat)
wrong handling
Etymology
Etymology Information
'mistreatment' originates from the prefix 'mis-' meaning 'wrongly' and the word 'treatment' from Old French 'traitement', which meant 'management or handling'.
Historical Evolution
'mistreatment' evolved from the combination of 'mis-' and 'treatment', which was used in Middle English as 'mistreten'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'wrong handling or management', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'abuse or unfair treatment'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the action of treating someone or something badly or unfairly.
The mistreatment of animals is a serious issue.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42