English Explanatory Dictionary

mistreat

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To treat someone, or something roughly or badly.
  2. To administer an incorrect treatment to a patient.

Pronunciation

/mɪsˈtɹiːt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-mistreat.wav

Word forms

mistreat mistreats mistreating mistreated

Etymology

From mis- + treat.

Synonyms

ill-treat ill-use abuse

Related words

mistreatment maltreat

Derived words

mistreater
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