maltreat
maltreat
Definition
mal·treat (mal trēt′)
mal·treat′·ment noun
maltreat
Synonyms
maltreat
Usage Examples
Object
- child: Role of genotype in the cycle of violence in maltreated children.
- youngster: This kind of vigilance is a common pattern among physically maltreated youngsters.
- animal: We will therefore be considering our own campaign in support of an unfashionable but maltreated animal.
- detainee: He claimed that some of his fellow officers had bragged of maltreating detainees.
- parent: A further strong clue that genes are not the key comes from studies of children who have been removed from severely maltreating parents.
Modifying Another Word
- generally: In Ireland Elizabeth miscarries again, and is generally maltreated by her mother-in-law.
- physically: This kind of vigilance is a common pattern among physically maltreated youngsters.
- grievously: In 1837 a ship under British colors was wrecked near Aden, and the crew and passengers grievously maltreated by the Arabs.
- severely: A further strong clue that genes are not the key comes from studies of children who have been removed from severely maltreating parents.
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