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mistreat

/ˌmɪsˈtriːt/
mis · treat ˌmɪs · ˈtriːt
English Definition
v. to treat someone badly or cruelly
中文释义
虐待
Significado en Español
maltratar
한국어 뜻
학대하다, 나쁘게 대하다
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
ngược đãi, đối xử tệ
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Example Sentence

It is illegal to mistreat animals.

虐待动物是违法的。

Synonyms
abuse maltreat harm
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “mistreat”:

  1. A cherish
  2. B abuse
  3. C pamper
  4. D nurture
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B — abuse. “mistreat” means v. to treat someone badly or cruelly

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

It is very cruel to ______ any animal, whether big or small.

  1. A cherish
  2. B mistreat
  3. C protect
  4. D love
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B — mistreat. “mistreat” means v. to treat someone badly or cruelly

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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.

How do you use “mistreat” in a sentence?

It is illegal to mistreat animals. (虐待动物是违法的。)

What are synonyms for “mistreat”?

abuse, maltreat, harm — all close in meaning to mistreat (v. to treat someone badly or cruelly).

Is “mistreat” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. mistreat appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers nearly 2,500 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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