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maltreatment

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Maltreatment (noun) means Treatment that is cruel or harmful; abuse.

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Treatment that is cruel or harmful; abuse.

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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

By surface analysis, this breaks down as maltreat plus -ment.

Synonyms

abuse

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Rhymes for maltreatment

treatment

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What is the meaning of maltreatment?

"maltreatment" (noun) means treatment that is cruel or harmful; abuse.

What is another word for maltreatment?

Other words for "maltreatment" include abuse.

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