maltreated

Definitions

Treated in a cruel, harmful, or neglectful manner.

Subjected to abuse or mistreatment.

Examples

The stray dog had been severely maltreated by its previous owners before it was rescued.

It is heartbreaking to see how the prisoners were maltreated during their time in captivity.

Synonyms

abused mistreated ill-treated oppressed exploited harmed victimized

Antonyms

cherished nurtured protected respected honored cared for valued