What does maltreatment mean?
Maltreatment means Cruel or harmful treatment or abuse; mistreatment..
Maltreatment
/malˈtɹiːtmənt/ · noun
Meaning
Cruel or harmful treatment or abuse; mistreatment..
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Synonyms for maltreatment
Antonyms for maltreatment
Related Words
Word Forms
- maltreatments
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for maltreatment?
Common synonyms include abuse, ill-treatment, ill-usage.
What is the opposite of maltreatment?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use maltreatment in a sentence?
Use maltreatment where its definition matches the intended context.
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