Maltreat

//malˈtɹiːt//

Word Type

Verb

The word "maltreat" can be used as a verb.

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Derived Terms

maltreater maltreatment

Derived From

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

do by handle treat

Related Terms

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abuse badly mistreat treat

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