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-derivedExample Sentences
- 1.
The cruel government maltreatment of prisoners drew international condemnation and protests.