Backbite
Backbite verb - Say mean things.
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Maltreat and backbite are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Maltreat" instead a verb "Backbite".
Nearby Words: backbiting, backbiter
Maltreat
Maltreat verb - To inflict physical or emotional harm upon.
Backbite and maltreat are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Backbite" instead a verb "Maltreat".
Nearby Words: maltreatment, maltreating
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