maltreating

verb

Meaning

To treat badly, to abuse.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

ill-treat(English)mistreat(English)ill-use(English)abuse(English)abusing(English)ill-treatment(English)mistreating(English)treating(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

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