虐待 (nüè dài) — to mistreat, to abuse
Definition
To mistreat or abuse a person or animal through cruel, sustained ill-treatment — usually physical or psychological harm over time. Stronger than 亏待 ('treat unfairly' / neglect) and more serious than 骂 (verbal scolding).
verb
to mistreatto abuse
Examples
- 虐待。Rèn hé xíng shì de nüè dài dōu shì bù kě jiē shòu de.Any form of abuse is unacceptable.
- 虐待。Tā yīn nüè dài yuán gōng bèi gào shàng fǎ tíng.He was taken to court for mistreating employees.
- 虐待。Wǒ men yīng gāi bǎo hù dòng wù bú shòu nüè dài.We should protect animals from abuse.
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