Synonyms for maltreat
| Grammar : Verb |
| Spell : mal-treet |
| Phonetic Transcription : mælˈtrit |
Définition of maltreat
Origin :- 1708, from French maltraiter, or formed in English from mal- + treat (v.). Related: Maltreated; maltreating.
- verb abuse
- The peoples of Europe can maltreat, but happily not judge one another.
- Extract from : « The Civilisation of the Renaissance in Italy » by Jacob Burckhardt
- It was contrary to all the homely traditions at the farm to kill or maltreat a toad.
- Extract from : « When Life Was Young » by C. A. Stephens
- Consequently my uncle looked upon me as useless, and began to maltreat me again.
- Extract from : « Mauprat » by George Sand
- Crosby was her property, to browbeat and maltreat as seemed best to her.
- Extract from : « The Madigans » by Miriam Michelson
- You may maltreat him when I am away, but not before my eyes.
- Extract from : « The Little Clay Cart » by (Attributed To) King Shudraka
- It was an heroic resolution, and shame that hunger should so maltreat it.
- Extract from : « Aladdin of London » by Sir Max Pemberton
- Now that men kiss the hands which maltreat them, it is the part of women to defy them.
- Extract from : « A Thorny Path [Per Aspera], Complete » by Georg Ebers
- If ever I see you maltreat a soldier I will report it at once to the commander of the regiment.
- Extract from : « The Duel » by A. I. Kuprin
- He wished to govern England in law and order, and not to maltreat the natives.
- Extract from : « A History of England » by Charles Oman
- In the 12th section, they curse all who maltreat cardinals, bishops, or priests.
- Extract from : « Popery! As it Was and as it Is » by William Hogan
Antonyms for maltreat
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