CEFR B1

maltreated

verb

Meaning

maltreat means to treat badly, to abuse. It can have more than one sense, so use the alternate meanings and examples to choose the meaning that matches your sentence.

Examples

The lesson showed how to maltreat in a natural sentence.
Check who or what will maltreat before translating the verb.

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maltreated (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /malˈtɹiːt/

Definition

maltreat means to treat badly, to abuse. It can have more than one sense, so use the alternate meanings and examples to choose the meaning that matches your sentence.

Examples

The lesson showed how to maltreat in a natural sentence.
Check who or what will maltreat before translating the verb.

How to Use maltreated

to maltreat (verb pattern): Use the infinitive form when naming the action. — "The lesson showed when to maltreat."
maltreat in context (usage pattern): Check the sentence to see who does the action. — "We studied how maltreat works in context."

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