Maltreating: meaning, definitions and examples
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maltreating
[ mælˈtriːtɪŋ ]
abuse, harm
Maltreating refers to the act of treating a person or animal cruelly or with violence. This can involve physical harm, emotional distress, or neglect. Maltreatment often leads to long-term psychological and physical consequences for the victims.
Synonyms
abuse, ill-treat, maltreat, mistreat
Examples of usage
- The organization works to prevent maltreating children.
- Maltreating pets can lead to legal consequences.
- He was accused of maltreating his elderly parents.
- The documentary exposes the maltreating of farm animals.
Translations
Translations of the word "maltreating" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mau trato
🇮🇳 दुरुपयोग करना
🇩🇪 schlecht behandeln
🇮🇩 perlakuan buruk
🇺🇦 погане ставлення
🇵🇱 złe traktowanie
🇯🇵 虐待する
🇫🇷 mauvais traitement
🇪🇸 maltrato
🇹🇷 kötü muamele
🇰🇷 학대하다
🇸🇦 إساءة المعاملة
🇨🇿 špatné zacházení
🇸🇰 zlé zaobchádzanie
🇨🇳 虐待
🇸🇮 slabo obravnavanje
🇮🇸 slæm meðferð
🇰🇿 жаман қарым-қатынас
🇬🇪 ცუდი მოპყრობა
🇦🇿 pis muamele
🇲🇽 maltrato
Word origin
The word 'maltreating' originates from the prefix 'mal-', which comes from Latin meaning 'bad' or 'wrong', combined with the root 'treat', which stems from the Old French 'traiter', meaning 'to handle' or 'to deal with'. The term has evolved over centuries, initially used to indicate poor or incorrect treatment of individuals or animals. The modern use of 'maltreat' emphasizes the severity and intentionality behind cruel or harmful actions, highlighting a societal focus on the protection of vulnerable individuals from harm. As awareness of animal rights and child welfare has grown, the term has gained prominence in legal and social contexts, denoting actions that are not only morally reprehensible but also punishable by law.