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maltreatment

UK
/ˌmælˈtriːtmənt/
US
/ˌmælˈtriːtmənt/

Translations

maltreatmentnoun
maltreatments
pl
плохое обращение
The animal shelter reported several cases of maltreatment.
Приют для животных сообщил о нескольких случаях плохого обращения.
жестокое обращение
The organization aims to prevent the maltreatment of children.
Организация стремится предотвратить жестокое обращение с детьми.
Synonyms
mistreatment
exploitation
ill-treatment
neglect
abuse
maltreatmentadjective
more maltreatment
Comp.
most maltreatment
Super.
UK
/ˌmælˈtriːtmənt/
US
/ˌmælˈtriːtmənt/
Used attributively before nouns (e.g., "maltreatment policies").

Definitions

maltreatmentnoun
Cruel or violent treatment of a person or animal; abuse.
The organization is dedicated to preventing the maltreatment of children.
An instance or specific act of cruel or violent treatment.
Several maltreatments were documented in the report.
maltreatmentadjective
Relating to or involving cruel or violent treatment; abusive.
The committee reviewed maltreatment policies at the orphanage.
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