Difference between Maltreated and Abused

What is the difference between Maltreated and Abused?

Maltreated as a verb is to treat badly, to abuse. while Abused as a verb is to put to a wrong use; to misapply; to use improperly; to misuse; to use for a wrong purpose or end; to pervert

We hope you now know whether to use Maltreated or Abused in your sentence.