Harass
Maltreat
Maltreat verb - To inflict physical or emotional harm upon.
Usage example: emotionally maltreated and neglected for years by her husband, she had long ago resigned herself to a loveless marriage
Harass and maltreat are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Harass" instead a verb "Maltreat".
Nearby Words: maltreatment, maltreating
Mutual synonyms
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Maltreat and Harass. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 07, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/harass/maltreat
Harass & Maltreat. N.p., 2016. Web. 07 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/harass/maltreat>.
Maltreat or Harass. 2016. Accessed August 07, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/harass/maltreat.
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