mis
treat
Third Person
mistreats
Present Participle
mistreating
Past Tense
mistreated
Past Participle
mistreated
1
to treat someone or something poorly or unfairly
transitive
- The animal shelter was shut down due to reports of staff members mistreating the animals in their care.
- He mistreated his employees by forcing them to work long hours without breaks and under unsafe conditions.
- Don't mistreat your belongings; proper care and maintenance will prolong their lifespan.
- The prisoner claimed he was mistreated by the guards in the detention center, citing instances of neglect and brutality.
- The landlord faced legal consequences for mistreating tenants by refusing to make necessary repairs to their rental units.