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maltreatment

/ˈmaltriːtment/ American
  • n. 虐待, 粗暴对待
Definition
  • n. cruel or violent treatment of a person or animal
Example
The charity investigates reports of animal maltreatment on farms.
该慈善机构调查农场虐待动物的举报。