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Antonyms for maltreat


Grammar : Verb
Spell : mal-treet
Phonetic Transcription : mælˈtrit



Definition of maltreat

Origin :
  • 1708, from French maltraiter, or formed in English from mal- + treat (v.). Related: Maltreated; maltreating.
  • verb abuse
Example sentences :
  • 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

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