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MALTREATED

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Subjected to cruel treatment

Example:

an abused wife

Synonyms:

abused; ill-treated; maltreated; mistreated

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

battered (exhibiting symptoms resulting from repeated physical and emotional injury)

 II. (verb) 

Sense 1

Past simple / past participle of the verb maltreat

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