虐待
Reading: ぎゃくたい
Meaning: abuse, mistreatment, cruelty
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Example Sentence
Animal abuse is prohibited by law.
Usage Notes
Refers to cruel treatment, abuse, or mistreatment of people or animals. A serious term used in legal, medical, and social contexts.
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