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maltreat

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Maltreat (verb) means to treat someone or something cruelly or unfairly.

verb

To treat someone or something cruelly or unfairly.

"he received a telegram from the prime minister ordering that on no account were Yacef and Zohra Drif to be maltreated in any way." — Alistair Horne, A Savage War of Peace (1977)

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

Formed from mal- and treat, modelled on French maltraiter.

Synonyms

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abuse step mistreat

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Rhymes for maltreat

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What is the meaning of maltreat?

"maltreat" (verb) means to treat someone or something cruelly or unfairly.

What is another word for maltreat?

Other words for "maltreat" include abuse, step, mistreat.

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