maltreat

children die from neglect or are maltreated by their carers.

One of the counts against her is that she has maltreated her children.

We let ourselves maltreat it as though it naturally belonged to us” (Manchester Guardian Weekly).

The organization works to prevent the maltreatment of animals.

Children should never be maltreated by their caregivers.

It is unacceptable to maltreat prisoners of war.

The government has strict laws against the maltreatment of employees.

The investigation revealed evidence of maltreatment in the nursing home.

She was accused of maltreating her younger siblings.

The teacher was fired for maltreating students.

The animal shelter provides care for maltreated animals.

He was arrested for maltreating his elderly neighbor.

The court takes maltreatment cases very seriously.