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maltreat

[/mælˈtriːt/]
verb
maltratar
1. to treat a person or animal with cruelty or violence; to abuse
The animal was maltreated by its owner.
O animal foi maltratado pelo seu proprietário.
2. to handle roughly or carelessly
The package was maltreated during shipping.
O pacote foi maltratado durante o envio.
Synonyms
abusemistreatmishandlebrutalizeill-treat
Antonyms
cherishcare forpampertreat well

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
maltratar
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
maltratar
common in formal and informal contexts
Portugal
maltratar
standard European Portuguese equivalent

Related Idioms & Phrases

maltreat someone's feelings
maltreat a subject (to handle a topic poorly)
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