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BNC: 21862 COCA: 14559

mistreat

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mistreat /ˌmɪsˈtriːt/ verb
mistreats; mistreated; mistreating
mistreat
/ˌmɪsˈtriːt/
verb
mistreats; mistreated; mistreating
Learner's definition of MISTREAT
[+ object]
: to treat (someone or something) badly : abuse虐待

— mistreatment

/ˌmɪsˈtriːtmənt/ noun [noncount]
BNC: 21862 COCA: 14559

mistreat

verb

mis·​treat ˌmis-ˈtrēt How to pronounce mistreat (audio)
mistreated; mistreating; mistreats

transitive verb

: to treat badly : abuse
mistreatment noun

Example Sentences

They accuse him of mistreating his wife. She claimed she had been mistreated by the police.
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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of mistreat was in the 15th century
BNC: 21862 COCA: 14559

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