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Examples of maltreat in a Sentence
emotionally maltreated and neglected for years by her husband, she had long ago resigned herself to a loveless marriage
if you maltreat the puppy, we will take it away immediately
Origin and Etymology of maltreat
partial translation of French maltraiter, from Middle French, from mal- + traiter to treat, from Old French traitier — more at 1treat
MALTREAT Defined for English Language Learners
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: to treat (someone) in a rough or cruel way
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