verb

maltreat

Maltreat (verb) means to treat badly, to abuse.

verb

To treat badly, to abuse.

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Etymology

From mal- + treat, after French maltraiter.

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What is the meaning of maltreat?

"maltreat" (verb) means to treat badly, to abuse.