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mistreat

[mis-treet]
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verb (used with object)
  1. to treat badly or abusively.
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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
  1. (tr) to treat badly
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Derived Formsmistreatment, noun
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Word Origin and History for mistreatment

n.

1716, from mistreat + -ment.

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mistreat

v.

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

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