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mistreat

verb mis·treat \ˌmis-ˈtrēt\

: to treat (someone or something) badly

Full Definition of MISTREAT

transitive verb
:  to treat badly :  abuse
mis·treat·ment \-mənt\ noun
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First Known Use of MISTREAT

15th century
MISTREAT Defined for Kids

mistreat

verb mis·treat \mis-ˈtrēt\
mis·treat·edmis·treat·ing

Definition of MISTREAT for Kids

:  to handle, use, or act toward in a harsh way :  abuse

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