inhuman treatment

inhuman treatment
n.
Treatment that is so physically or mentally cruel or brutal as to endanger the health or life of its victim.

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  • inhuman treatment which endangers life — A ground of divorce under some statutes; not confined to physical or violent acts; may consist wholly of abusive and insulting words, much depending upon the moral, mental, and spiritual qualities of the victim. Thompson v Thompson, 186 Iowa 1066 …   Ballentine's law dictionary

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  • inhuman — in|hu|man [ınˈhju:mən] 1.) very cruel or without any normal feelings of pity ▪ The refugees had suffered degrading and inhuman treatment. 2.) lacking any human qualities in a way that seems strange or frightening ▪ a strange inhuman sound… …   Dictionary of contemporary English

  • inhuman — adjective 1) inhuman treatment Syn: cruel, harsh, inhumane, brutal, callous, sadistic, severe, savage, vicious, barbaric; monstrous, heinous, egregious; merciless, ruthless, pitiless, remorseless …   Thesaurus of popular words

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