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treatment

[ˈtriːtmənt]

treatment Definition

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

Antonyms for treatment

Idioms Using 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

  • a cosmetic procedure done to enhance one's appearance

    Example

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

  • 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.

  • 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.

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