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Definition mistreat in American English

mistreat verb

[transitive] verb
/mɪsˈtrit/
1

to treat someone in an unfair or cruel way

Example

She felt she had been mistreated by the police.

Example

The animals used in the movie were in no way mistreated.

Synonyms and related words
abuse mistreat oppress prey on discriminate oppress
Definition mistreat in American English