maltreat
verbHow many syllables in maltreat?
There are 2 syllables in the word maltreat.How to pronounce maltreat:
Definition of maltreat:
- maltreat (verb):
- verb. treat badly.
- to treat cruelly or roughly abuse
- to treat badly, cruelly, or violently
Synonyms for maltreat:
abuse
brutalize
bully
damage
do by
handle
handle roughly
harass
harm
hurt
ill-treat
ill-use
injure
kick around
manhandle
mishandle
mistreat
misuse
molest
oppress
persecute
step
take apart
torture
violate
Antonyms for maltreat:
aid
assist
benefit
boost
calm
comfort
compliment
defend
delight
deliver
ease
emancipate
encourage
exonerate
fix
free
give in
help
humanise
humanize
improve
inspirit
leave alone
let go
liberate
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