mistreat
/ˌmɪsˈtriːt/
mis · treat
ˌmɪs · ˈtriːt
English Definition
v. to treat someone badly or cruelly
Significado en Español
maltratar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
ngược đãi, đối xử tệ
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “mistreat”:
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A
abuse
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B
cherish
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C
nurture
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D
pamper
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A — abuse.
“mistreat” means v. to treat someone badly or cruelly
Common questions about “mistreat”
What does “mistreat” mean?
mistreat — v. to treat someone badly or cruelly. In Chinese: 虐待.
How do you pronounce “mistreat”?
mistreat is pronounced /ˌmɪsˈtriːt/. It breaks into 2 syllables: mis · treat.
Is “mistreat” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. mistreat appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
