ill-treatment

The word “ill-treatment” has 3 syllables: ill-treat-ment.

It's pronounced as /ɪlˈtritmənt/.


What is synonym and antonym for ill-treatment?

In the thesaurus, “ill-treatment” has 25 synonyms and 11 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for ill-treatment along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for ill-treatment

  • ache
  • bruise
  • corruption
  • discomfort
  • exploitation
  • expulsion
  • harm
  • ill-usage
  • imprisonment
  • killing
  • maltreatment
  • massacre
  • misappropriation
  • mismanagement
  • mistreatment
  • misuse
  • murder
  • oppression
  • outrage
  • pain
  • prostitution
  • squandering
  • suffering
  • torture
  • waste

Antonyms for ill-treatment

  • application
  • cheer
  • comfort
  • ease
  • employment
  • happiness
  • health
  • joy
  • pleasure
  • relief
  • use

Meanings of ill-treatment

  • noun
    1. Bad, unkind or abusive treatment.

Example Sentences

  • The organization provides support to survivors of domestic violence who have experienced ill-treatment.
  • The government has implemented policies to address the issue of ill-treatment of prisoners in correctional facilities.
  • It is essential to raise awareness about the signs of elder abuse and prevent the ill-treatment of older adults.
  • The employee filed a complaint against the company for the ill-treatment she experienced in the workplace.
  • The documentary sheds light on the ill-treatment endured by migrant workers in certain industries.

On this page you'll find 36 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to ill-treatment, such as: ache, application, bruise, cheer, comfort, corruption, discomfort.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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