maltrattare

Definitions of maltrattare
  1. verb
    treat badly
    synonyms: bastonare, bistrattare, conciare, ingiuriare, strapazzare, svillaneggiare
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    type of:
    medicare, trattare
    interact in a certain way
  2. verb
    discourage or frighten with threats or a domineering manner; intimidate
    synonyms: bistrattare
  3. verb
    cause to suffer
    synonyms: affliggere, bersagliare, perseguitare, tartassare, tribolare, vessare
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    types:
    epurare, purgarsi
    oust politically
    type of:
    deludere, frustrare, rimordere
    treat cruelly
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