mistreat

verb
UK: /ˌmɪsˈtriːt/
US: /ˌmɪsˈtriːt/

  1. To treat someone badly or unfairly.

    1. Don't mistreat your dog; be kind.
    2. It is wrong to mistreat anyone, regardless of their background or beliefs.

  2. To handle something carelessly or in a way that could damage it.

    1. Don't mistreat the books; they're not yours.
    2. If you mistreat company property, you will have to pay for the damages.

Synonyms

maltreat harm ill-treat injure abuse

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "mistreat" in English means: To treat someone badly or unfairly., To handle something carelessly or in a way that could damage it..

The phonetic transcription of "mistreat" is /ˌmɪsˈtriːt/ in British English and /ˌmɪsˈtriːt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "mistreat": maltreat, harm, ill-treat, injure, abuse.

Example usage of "mistreat": "Don't mistreat your dog; be kind.". More examples on the page.