Definition of maltreatment Maltreatment
/mæltɹiˈtmʌnt/ - [maltreetmunt] -
We found 3 definitions of maltreatment from 3 different sources.
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What does maltreatment mean?
WordNet
NounPlural: maltreatments |
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| maltreatment - cruel or inhumane treatment; "the child showed signs of physical abuse" | ||
| ill-treatment, ill-usage, abuse | ||
| mistreatment the practice of treating (someone or something) badly; "he should be punished for his mistreatment of his mother" | ||
| child abuse the physical or emotional or sexual mistreatment of children | ||
| child neglect failure of caretakers to provide adequate emotional and physical care for a child | ||
| persecution the act of persecuting (especially on the basis of race or religion) | ||
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Wiktionary 
- maltreatment (Noun)
Cruel or harmful treatment or abuse; mistreatment.
Part of speech
🔤- maltreatment, noun, singular of maltreatments.
