Maltreat and Tease

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Maltreat verb - To inflict physical or emotional harm upon.

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Tease and maltreat are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Tease" instead a verb "Maltreat".

Nearby Words: maltreatment, maltreating

Tease verb - To make fun of in a good-natured way.

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Maltreat and tease are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Maltreat" instead a verb "Tease".

Nearby Words: teasing, teased, teaser, teasel

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