1. (noun) the practice of treating (someone or something) badly

• abuse
• ill-treatment
• ill-usage
• maltreatment
• annoyance
• annoying
• irritation
• vexation
• disregard
• neglect
• exploitation
• using
• victimisation
• victimization
• harassment
• molestation

1. (noun) the practice of treating (someone or something) badly

• pattern
• practice

1. (noun) the practice of treating (someone or something) badly

• abuse
• ill-treat
• ill-use
• maltreat
• mistreat
• step