Breadcrumb Home > Thesaurus > M Synonyms of maltreat Find synonyms for: Verb 1. mistreat, maltreat, abuse, ill-use, step, ill-treat, treat, handle, do by usage: treat badly; "This boss abuses his workers"; "She is always stepping on others to get ahead" WordNet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.Definition and meaning of maltreat (Dictionary) TrendingHere are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about. Chinese New Year History, Meaning, and Celebrations Current Events This Week: February 2024 Valentine's Day Valentine's Day History Mardi Gras 30 "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" Quotes ✖ Related Content Daily Word Quiz: feinschmecker Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language