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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

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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

Brazil was knocked out in the group stage and Pelé, angry at the rough treatment, swore it was his last World Cup.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 29, 2022

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

The raft was get­ting exceptionally rough treatment, being pulled out of the water and dragged along bouncing every which way.

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel