Also means
to abuse
Usage Note
Maltratar covers both physical and psychological abuse, making it the standard verb in legal and journalistic contexts for domestic violence (maltrato doméstico). The noun maltrato is widely used in social-work discourse. It is a regular -ar verb with no stem changes.
Examples
"Nadie tiene derecho a maltratar a otros."
Natural Translation
Nobody has the right to mistreat others.
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