mistreat

[ mis-treet ]
/ mɪsˈtrit /
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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

OTHER WORDS FROM mistreat

mis·treat·ment, noun

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH mistreat

maltreatment mistreatment

Words nearby mistreat

mistletoe bird, mistletoe cactus, mistook, mistral, mistranslate, mistreat, mistress, mistress of ceremonies, mistress of the robes, mistrial, mistrust

Words related to 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
/ (ˌmɪsˈtriːt) /

verb

(tr) to treat badly

Derived forms of mistreat

mistreatment, noun