maltreated
The word “maltreated” has 3 syllables: mal-treat-ed
It's pronounced as /mælˈtriːtɪd/
What is synonym and antonym for maltreated?
In the thesaurus, “maltreated” has 8 synonyms and 7 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for maltreated along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for maltreated
- abused
- ambushed
- attacked
- bullied
- manhandled
- mauled
- mistreated
- tortured
Antonyms for maltreated
- caressed
- cherished
- fondled
- fostered
- nurtured
- pampered
- petted
Meanings of maltreated
- verb
- To treat badly, to abuse.
Example Sentences
- The rescue organization cared for animals that had been maltreated by their previous owners.
- She felt deeply sorry for the children who had been maltreated in the foster system.
- Workers who are maltreated often seek justice through labor unions.
- The judge showed no leniency toward those who had maltreated the elderly residents of the care home.
- Evidence revealed that the prisoners were maltreated during their time in custody.
On this page you'll find 15 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to maltreated, such as: abused, ambushed, attacked, bullied, caressed, cherished, fondled.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
Related Words
abused
- attacked
- bullied
- destitute
- dismal
- distressed
- dreary
- dry
- enslaved
- exploited
- flat
- helpless
- humdrum
- injured
- leveraged
- maltreated
- manipulated
- mistreated
- misused
- oppressed
- ordinary
- overburdened
- persecuted
- perverted
- repetitive
- scolded
- slammed
- stale
- stupid
- tame
- tedious
- tiresome
- tortured
- uninspiring
- used
- violated