Meaning & use
mistreat
To treat a person or animal in a cruel, unfair, or harmful way.
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The sanctuary rescues horses that have been mistreated by previous owners.
Employees who feel mistreated at work are far more likely to quit within a year.
A note on using this word
Mistreat covers a broad range of unfair or harmful treatment and is slightly less severe in tone than abuse.
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