Looking for the meaning of the word MALTREATMENT in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of MALTREATMENT with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Maltreatment
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
malˈtriːtmənt
Dialects: British English
Definition:
cruel or violent treatment of a person or animal; mistreatment
Short Definition:cruel or violent treatment of person or animal
Examples:- 16 per cent of children experience serious maltreatment at the hands of their parents
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