The meaning of MALTREAT is to treat cruelly or roughly : abuse. How to use maltreat in a sentence.

MALTREATING definition: 1. present participle of maltreat 2. to treat someone cruelly or violently: . Learn more.

MALTREAT meaning: 1. to treat someone cruelly or violently: 2. to treat someone cruelly or violently: . Learn more.

If you maltreat someone, you treat them very badly. It's best not to maltreat your little sister — she may grow up to be bigger, stronger, and smarter than you. Also, it's just not very nice. If you're cruel to someone on purpose, you maltreat them. You can also say abuse or mistreat.

My father does not blame you for what Arthur did, would not ever maltreat you. I thought... thought their youth would protect them, that John would be less likely to maltreat youngsters -- "His …

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