treatment

[ˈtriːtmənt]

treatment Definition

• 1. the manner in which someone behaves towards or deals with someone or something
• 2. medical care given to a patient for an illness or injury
• 3. a process or manner of dealing with or controlling something

Using treatment: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "treatment" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The new treatment for cancer is showing promising results.

• Example

  He received the best medical treatment available.

• Example

  The way she treated her employees was unacceptable.

• Example

  The government's treatment of refugees has been criticized by human rights groups.

treatment Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for treatment

• therapy
• care
• management
• approach
• handling

Antonyms for treatment

• neglect
• abuse

Idioms Using treatment

• give someone the silent treatment

  refuse to speak to someone as a form of punishment or protest

  Example

  After their argument, she gave him the silent treatment for a week.

• put someone through the wringer (or ringer)

  subject someone to a difficult or intense experience

  Example

  The job interview put him through the wringer with its tough questions.

• get the red-carpet treatment

  receive a warm and welcoming reception, often with special treatment

  Example

  As a celebrity, she always gets the red-carpet treatment at events.

Phrases with treatment

• beauty treatment

  a cosmetic procedure done to enhance one's appearance

  Example

  She went to the salon for a beauty treatment before the party.

• water treatment

  the process of purifying water to make it safe for drinking and other uses

  Example

  The city's water treatment plant is responsible for providing clean water to its residents.

• special treatment

  preferential or better treatment given to someone because of their status or position

  Example

  He received special treatment because he was a VIP guest.

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Summary: treatment in Brief

The term 'treatment' [ˈtriːtmənt] refers to the manner in which someone behaves towards or deals with someone or something. It can also refer to medical care given to a patient for an illness or injury, or a process or manner of dealing with or controlling something. Examples include 'The new treatment for cancer is showing promising results.' and 'The way she treated her employees was unacceptable.' Idioms like 'give someone the silent treatment' and 'put someone through the wringer' add figurative meaning to the term.