Hurt and Maltreatment

Hurt

Hurt noun - A state of great suffering of body or mind.

Maltreatment and hurt are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Maltreatment" instead a noun "Hurt".

Nearby Words: hurtful, hurting

Maltreatment

Maltreatment noun - Cruel or inhumane treatment.
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Synonyms for Maltreatment

Hurt and maltreatment are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Hurt" instead a noun "Maltreatment".

Nearby Words: maltreat, maltreated, maltreating
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