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Rank | Letters | Answer | Clue | |
1 | 99% | 7 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 41% | 7 | Maltreaters | |
3 | 20% | 13 | A situation in which an action or event leads to another action or event that intensifies the original action or event | |
Maltreaters Action Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "ABUSING" which means:
- noun
- • Cruel or inhumane treatment
- • A rude expression intended to offend or hurt
- • Improper or excessive use verb
- • Treat badly
- • Change the inherent purpose or function of something
- • Use foul or abusive language towards
- • Use wrongly or improperly or excessively
An example sentence would be:
- • "She was accused of abusing her power as the ceo."
- • "The teacher was fired for abusing her students."
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New York Times09 Oct 1987 | Across 14 | |
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