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 for mistreat

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maltreat, ill-treat, misuse, wrong.

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Related Words for mistreatment

maltreatment, exploitation, misdeed, injustice, wrongdoing, misuse, misconduct, corruption, desecration, misapplication, fault, prostitution, crime, wrong, perversion, debasement, offense, delinquency, sin, mishandling

British Dictionary definitions for mistreatment

mistreat

verb

(tr) to treat badly

Derived Formsmistreatment, noun

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Word Origin and History for mistreatment

1716, from mistreat + -ment.

mistreat

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