Looking for the meaning of the word MALTREATING in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of MALTREATING with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Maltreat
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
early 18th century: from French maltraiter
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
malˈtriːt
Dialects: British English
Definition:
treat (a person or animal) cruelly or with violence
Short Definition:treat person or animal cruelly or with violence
Examples:- children die from neglect or are maltreated by their carers
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