ill-treatment
|ill/treat/ment|
B2
/ɪl ˈtriːtmənt/
harmful treatment
Etymology
Etymology Information
'ill-treatment' originates from the combination of 'ill,' meaning 'badly,' and 'treatment,' meaning 'the manner in which someone behaves toward or deals with someone or something.'
Historical Evolution
'ill-treatment' has been used in English since the 17th century to describe poor or harmful treatment.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'bad treatment,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act of treating someone or something in a cruel or harmful way.
The animal shelter rescued several dogs from ill-treatment.
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Last updated: 2025/01/18 07:16