What is the meaning of maltreatment?

Cruel or inhumane treatment.
- usage: "the child showed signs of physical abuse"
- synonyms: ill-treatment, ill-usage, abuse

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APA	WordNet. (2010). maltreatment. Retrieved September 25, 2026, from http://smartdefine.org/maltreatment/definitions/1190411
Chicago	WordNet. 2010. "maltreatment" http://smartdefine.org/maltreatment/definitions/1190411 (accessed September 25, 2026).
Harvard	WordNet 2010, maltreatment, Smart Define, viewed 25 September, 2026, <http://smartdefine.org/maltreatment/definitions/1190411>.
MLA	WordNet. "maltreatment" 23 October 2010. Web. 25 September 2026. <http://smartdefine.org/maltreatment/definitions/1190411>

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