rough treatment
Being handled harshly
Rough treatment is handling that is harsh, unkind, or physically aggressive.
The phrase covers everything from manhandling objects The package couldn't survive rough treatment during shipping to mistreating people The prisoners complained of rough treatment by guards.
It suggests force or carelessness rather than deliberate cruelty.
- abuseCruel or violent treatment
- physical abuseIntentional bodily harm
- bullyingAggressive repeated intimidation
- shovingPushing with force
- oppressionUnjust exercise of power
battering · humiliation · assault · mauling · gaslighting · thrown under the bus · manhandling · exploitation · ridicule · marginalization · ostracism · cold shoulder · scolding · striking · bruising · neglect · injustice · berating
rough treatmentsoft touch
Easily persuaded person
kid gloves · gentleness · velvet glove · tenderness · softness
rough treatmenttender loving care
Solicitous, gentle caregiving
gentle care · TLC · nurturing · pampering · coddling
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