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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
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Rhymes with MISTREAT
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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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