mistreat

[mis-treet]

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verb (used with object)

to treat badly or abusively.

Origin of mistreat

First recorded in 1425–75, mistreat is from the late Middle English word mistreten. See mis-¹, treat

Related formsmis·treat·ment, noun

Can be confusedmaltreatment mistreatment

Synonyms

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maltreat, ill-treat, misuse, wrong.

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British Dictionary definitions for mistreatment

mistreat

verb

(tr) to treat badly

Derived Formsmistreatment, noun

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Word Origin and History for mistreatment

n.

1716, from mistreat + -ment.

mistreat

v.

mid-15c.; see mis- (1) + treat (v.). Related: Mistreated; mistreating.

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Synonyms

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Word Origin and History for mistreatment

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