maltreat (Meaning)

Wordnet

maltreat (v)

treat badly

Webster

To treat ill; to abuse; to treat roughly.

The abusive father maltreated his children, leaving them with severe physical injuries.
The animal shelter rescued a maltreated dog that had been neglected and beaten.
The prisoners were maltreated by their cruel guards, enduring inhumane conditions and torture.
The maltreated employee was subjected to verbal and psychological abuse by his ruthless boss.
The vulnerable elderly woman was maltreated by her unscrupulous caregiver, who stole her money and treated her with contempt.
The maltreated veteran was unjustly denied the healthcare and benefits he earned during his service.
The asylum inmates were maltreated by the staff, who deprived them of basic necessities and dignity.
The maltreated child was taken into protective custody after suffering years of physical and emotional abuse.
The maltreated animal was emaciated and diseased, bearing the scars of neglect and cruelty.
Speaking out against the maltreatment of minorities is a moral imperative to ensure justice and equality for all.

treat badlyTo treat ill; to abuse; to treat roughly.

abuse, bully, mistreat, brutalize, manhandle, misuse, injure, ill-treat, mishandle, persecute

cherish, cherish,foster, baby, nurture, care (for), foster, nurture, baby, care (for)

The abusive father maltreated his children, leaving them with severe physical injuries.

The animal shelter rescued a maltreated dog that had been neglected and beaten.

The prisoners were maltreated by their cruel guards, enduring inhumane conditions and torture.

The maltreated employee was subjected to verbal and psychological abuse by his ruthless boss.