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rough treatment

NOUN
punishment
Synonyms
STRONGEST
abuse beating discipline forfeiture retribution sanction suffering torture trial
STRONG
amercement castigation chastening chastisement comeuppance confiscation correction deprivation forfeit gallows infliction lumps maltreatment mortification mulct ostracism pain penance proof purgatory reparation rod sequestration unhappiness victimization
WEAK
disciplinary action hard work punitive measures short shrift what for
Antonyms
STRONGEST
award happiness reward
STRONG
indulgence
WEAK
encouragement exoneration praise protection

Example Sentences

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Chappell Roan was accused over the weekend by soccer star Jorginho of rough treatment of his family.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

It’s hard to blame her after her rough treatment by the President.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 21, 2025

Although a majority of the ratings submitted for grooming operations are positive, we also receive comments that warn of rough treatment, injured animals, sloppy work by untrained staff and rude service.

From Washington Post • Sep. 6, 2022

Allegations of corruption and rough treatment of suspects by police in Thailand are not unusual.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 8, 2022

Even with the rough treatment, there is no shooting pain.

From "The Running Dream" by Wendelin Van Draanen

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