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mistreating Definition and Meaning in English (mistreating definition)

noun
Synonyms:abusemaltreatmentill-treatment
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Mistreating definition: The act of treating someone or something badly, cruelly, or unfairly, often causing harm or distress.

Definitions of Mistreating

  1. 1noun

    The act of treating someone or something badly, cruelly, or unfairly, often causing harm or distress.

  2. 2verb

    Engaging in the action of treating someone or something in a harmful, unkind, or unjust manner.

Example Sentences

formal

“Mistreating animals is a serious offense in many countries.”

business

“He was accused of mistreating his employees for years.”

Synonyms

abusemaltreatmentill-treatment

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Inflected Word Forms

infinitivemistreat
past participlemistreated
nounmistreatment
agent nounmistreater

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Mistreating definition: The act of treating someone or something badly, cruelly, or unfairly, often causing harm or distress.
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'Mistreating' translates to 'mistreating' in English. Mistreating definition: The act of treating someone or something badly, cruelly, or unfairly, often causing harm or distress.
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