German Conversation · Level 100
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German word
Misshandlung
Pronunciation
IPA/mɪsˈhandlʊŋ/
Meaning
- feminine nounabuse
Example
Die Misshandlungen des Tieres wurden gemeldet.
The abuse of the animal was reported.
More examples
Vorwürfe über Misshandlung durch Pflegepersonal führten zu Untersuchungen.
Allegations of abuse by care staff led to investigations.
Core concept
A pattern of deliberate cruel or rough handling, recorded as conduct with legal consequences.
Common phrases
Misshandlung durch Pflegepersonal
abuse by care staff
institutionelle Misshandlung
institutional abuse
Similar words
Missbrauch: Harmful or unfair use of an object, authority, or position.
Gewalt: Physical force or violence used to violate someone's body or rights.
Folter: Severe physical or psychological suffering inflicted to force information or compliance.
Vernachlässigung: Leaving someone without necessary care or supervision, resulting in harm.
Definition in German
Misshandlung bedeutet eine rechtsrelevante, oft strafbare schlechte Behandlung, besonders wenn sie wiederholt oder geplant ist.
Word origin
The compound Misshandlung joins miss- for improper or harmful conduct with Handlung, the noun formed from handeln, meaning to act or treat.
Usage tips
- German often uses Missbrauch for misuse or abuse of power, while Misshandlung focuses on harmful treatment of a person or animal.
Other meanings
- mistreatmentnoun
- rough handlingnoun
Opposites
- Schonungconsiderationnoun
- Gütekindnessnoun
Related words
- misshandelnabuseverb
- Misshandlungsberichtabuse reportnoun