maltreat

• Verb, das bedeutet, jemanden oder etwas grausam, grob oder gewaltsam zu behandeln.

A verb meaning to treat someone or something cruelly, roughly, or with violence.

1. Treat badlyB2formal

   To treat someone or something in a cruel, harsh, or violent way.

   Schlecht behandeln

   • The prisoners were maltreated by the guards.
   • No child should be maltreated, physically or emotionally.
   • She accused the company of maltreating its workers.
   • The rescued animals showed signs of being maltreated.

   Synonymeabuseharmhurtill-treatmistreatmisusemolestoppress

   Antonymecarecherishhandlenurturetreat