maltreat
verb (used with object)
to treat or handle badly, cruelly, or roughly; abuse.
have been maltreating
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present perfect progressiveof maltreat.present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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So, Sir Englishman," he said, "you are one of those who have been maltreating our soldiers.
From The Cornet of Horse A Tale of Marlborough's Wars by G. A. (George Alfred) Henty
