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English verb: maltreat

1. maltreat (social) treat badly


SamplesThis boss abuses his workers.
She is always stepping on others to get ahead.


Synonymsabuse, ill-treat, ill-use, mistreat, step


Pattern of useSomebody ----s something.
Somebody ----s somebody


Broader (hypernym)do by, handle, treat


Narrower (hyponym)kick around









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