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MALTREATING Antonyms

There are 9 antonyms of the word maltreating. (opposite meanings)
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Best Opposite Words For MALTREATING

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benevolent
adjectiveadj
adjective

• intending or showing kindness

adjective satellite

• showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity

• generous in providing aid to others

• generous in assistance to the poor

caring
adjectiveadj
noun

• a loving feeling

adjective satellite

• feeling and exhibiting concern and empathy for others

helping
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal

protecting
verbv
adjective satellite

• shielding (or designed to shield) against harm or discomfort

supporting
adjectiveadj
noun

• the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening

adjective satellite

• furnishing support and encouragement

• capable of bearing a structural load

tending
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

adjective satellite

• (usually followed by `to') naturally disposed toward

cherishing
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• be fond of; be attached to

nurturing
adjectiveadj
noun

• the properties acquired as a consequence of the way you were treated as a child

• helping someone grow up to be an accepted member of the community

verb

• help develop, help grow

• look after a child until it is an adult

• provide with nourishment

safeguarding
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.

• a document or escort providing safe passage through a region especially in time of war

verb

• make safe

• escort safely

Alternatives for BENEVOLENT

Alternatives for CARING

Alternatives for HELPING

Alternatives for PROTECTING

Alternatives for SUPPORTING

Alternatives for TENDING

Alternatives for CHERISHING

Alternatives for NURTURING

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