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maltreat definition

mal·treat (mal trēt′)

transitive verb

to treat roughly or unkindly; abuse

Etymology: Fr maltraiter: see mal- & treat

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maltreat Synonyms

maltreat

v.

injure, damage, ill-treat; see abuse 1, hurt 1.


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maltreat Usage Examples

Object

  • child: Role of genotype in the cycle of violence in maltreated children.

Modifying Another Word

  • generally: In Ireland Elizabeth miscarries again, and is generally maltreated by her mother-in-law.
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