maltreater (Meaning)

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maltreater (n)

someone who abuses

The maltreater ruthlessly abused the defenseless animal, causing it severe trauma.
Children exposed to maltreatment experience long-lasting emotional and psychological harm.
Police arrested the child maltreater for the horrific abuse they had inflicted.
The maltreated dog cowered in fear whenever its owner approached.
The maltreater's relentless cruelty towards his employees created a hostile and toxic work environment.
Animal welfare organizations condemned the maltreatment of animals at the circus.
The maltreater had a long history of abusing his wife and children, leaving them with deep emotional scars.
The battered woman's ex-husband was sentenced to prison for his maltreatment and domestic violence.
The maltreater's actions had a devastating impact on the victim's physical and mental well-being.
The consequences of maltreatment can be severe and include physical injuries, psychological trauma, and shattered lives.

someone who abuses

bully, mistreat,abuse, brutalize, manhandle, violate, ill-use, hurt, oppress,torture

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

The maltreater ruthlessly abused the defenseless animal, causing it severe trauma.

Children exposed to maltreatment experience long-lasting emotional and psychological harm.

Police arrested the child maltreater for the horrific abuse they had inflicted.

The maltreated dog cowered in fear whenever its owner approached.