Maltreatment
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /malˈtɹiːtmənt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Maltreatment is a noun meaning Cruel or harmful treatment or abuse; mistreatment.
Meaning
Cruel or harmful treatment or abuse; mistreatment.
Word Forms
- maltreatments
Synonyms for maltreatment
Depending on context, synonyms include abuse, ill-treatment, ill-usage.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include ill-treatment, ill-usage, abuse, mistreatment, abusive, abused.
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