English Explanatory Dictionary

maltreat

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To treat badly, to abuse.

Pronunciation

/malˈtɹiːt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-maltreat.wav

Word forms

maltreat maltreats maltreating maltreated

Etymology

From mal- + treat, after French maltraiter.

Synonyms

brutalize

Related words

mistreat

Derived words

maltreater maltreatment
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