maltreat

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. verb treat badly

Etymology

From mal- + treat, after French maltraiter.

In classic literature

Synonyms

mistreat, abuse, ill-use, step, ill-treat

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