maltreated Definition
to treat a person or animal cruelly or with violence.
Using maltreated: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "maltreated" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The dog had been badly maltreated by its owner.
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She claimed that she had been maltreated by the police.
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Children who are maltreated may suffer from long-term psychological damage.
maltreated Synonyms and Antonyms
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Summary: maltreated in Brief
The verb 'maltreated' [ˈmɔːltritɪd] means to treat a person or animal cruelly or with violence. It is often used to describe cases of abuse or mistreatment, as in 'The dog had been badly maltreated by its owner.' Children who are maltreated may suffer from long-term psychological damage.
