maltreatment
UK/mæl'tritmənt/US
C1
Definitions
n.
Cruel, rough, or unfair treatment.
虐待；粗暴对待
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedNoun of maltreat: the act of handling someone badly.
Root tra still carries 109 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.child maltreatment虐待儿童
- 2.report maltreatment举报虐待
Example Sentences
- 1.
Child maltreatment must be reported to the authorities.