Maltreat
Maltreat verb - To abuse physically.
Usage example: if you maltreat the puppy, we will take it away immediately
Slap and maltreat are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Slap" instead a verb "Maltreat".
Nearby Words: maltreatment, maltreating
Slap
Slap verb - To deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner.
Mutual synonyms
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Slap and Maltreat. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 07, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/maltreat/slap
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