maltreator

/ˈmælriːteɪtər/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who maltreats others, especially children.

“The social worker reported the malreator to the authorities.”

2. verb

To maltreat or ill-treat someone, especially a child.

“The mother was accused of malreating her son.”

Synonyms

  • abuser
  • perpetrator

Antonyms

  • caretaker
  • nurturer