Mistreat Meaning in English
word
mɪˈstɹit
mih-STREET
mɪstɹˈiːt
mih-STREET
Definition
To treat someone or something in a cruel, unfair, or harmful way.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly formal or neutral, often used to discuss abuse, neglect, or unfair behavior toward people or animals. Common combinations: 'mistreat children', 'mistreat animals'. Do not confuse with 'misunderstand' (to not understand).
Spanish: maltratarPortuguese (BR): maltratarPortuguese (PT): maltratarChinese (Simplified): 虐待Chinese (Traditional): 虐待Hindi: दुराचार करना - बुरा व्यवहार करनाArabic: يسيء معاملةBengali: অসদাচরণ করা - খারাপ ব্যবহার করাRussian: плохо обращаться - жестоко обращатьсяJapanese: 虐待するVietnamese: ngược đãi - đối xử tệKorean: 학대하다 - 함부로 대하다Turkish: kötü davranmak - kötü muamele etmekUrdu: بدسلوکی کرنا - ظلم کرناIndonesian: memperlakukan dengan buruk - menyiksa
Example Sentences
Never mistreat animals.
basic
It is wrong to mistreat your friends.
basic
The workers were mistreated by their boss.
basic
If you mistreat your body, it will affect your health.
natural
Some people don’t even realize when they’re being mistreated.
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He lost his job because he would always mistreat his coworkers.
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