It is cruel to maltreat animals for entertainment.

He maltreats his employees, which has led to high turnover.

The report exposed widespread maltreatment of elderly residents in the care facility, prompting an immediate investigation.

The coach was accused of maltreating several athletes during the training sessions.

She confronted the neighbor who had maltreated her childhood pet.

The investigation uncovered multiple maltreatments that had been ignored for years.

The maltreater was finally held accountable after the investigation revealed the extent of the harm.

Community support groups were formed to help the victims rebuild their lives and to hold maltreaters accountable.

Several survivors testified that the maltreators had acted with calculated cruelty for years.

The maltreator was finally held accountable after years of silence.