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maltreat

🇬🇧 UK/mæl'triːt/🇺🇸 US/mæl'tri:t/
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Definitions

v.

To treat a person or animal cruelly or roughly; to abuse

虐待,粗暴对待

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
malbad, ill
+
treat
=maltreat

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The cruel government maltreatment of prisoners drew international condemnation and protests.

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