maltreat
verb
UK/ˌmælˈtriːt/
US/ˌmælˈtriːt/
Definitions of maltreat verb
- Transitive(及物動詞)
To treat a person or animal with cruelty or violence; to abuse.
粗暴地對待；虐待；不人道地對待
Many prisoners of war were reportedly maltreated during their captivity.
據報導，許多戰俘在囚禁期間遭到虐待。
The animal was clearly maltreated and neglected when it was found.
這隻動物被發現時明顯受到虐待和忽視。
We strongly condemn any form of child maltreatment.
我們強烈譴責任何形式的兒童虐待。