Meaning
mistreatment, abuse
- the act of treating someone or something cruelly, violently, or unfairly
- abuse or neglect inflicted on animals or vulnerable persons
In a sentence
La nuova legge punisce severamente ogni forma di maltrattamento sugli animali.
The new law severely punishes every form of animal cruelty.
L'associazione lotta contro i maltrattamenti minorili in tutto il paese.
The association fights against child abuse throughout the country.
Non tolleriamo alcun tipo di maltrattamento sul posto di lavoro.
We do not tolerate any kind of mistreatment in the workplace.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| maltrattamento | masculine · singular |
| maltrattamenti | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Frequently used in the plural (maltrattamenti) to refer to ongoing or repeated abuse, especially in legal contexts.