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maltreating

/mɔːltˈreɪtɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does maltreating mean?

verb

To treat someone or something badly or cruelly, often in a way that is unjust or unfair.

Example

"The company was accused of maltreating its employees by paying them low wages and long hours."

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