maltreat

verb

How many syllables in maltreat?

There are 2 syllables in the word maltreat.

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Divide maltreat into syllables:

mal · treat

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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