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Mistreated: meaning, definitions and examples

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mistreated

 

[ ˌmɪsˈtriːtɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

ill treatment

Mistreated refers to the act of treating someone or something in a cruel, abusive, or neglectful manner. It encompasses various forms of improper treatment that can cause harm or distress.

Synonyms

abused, ill-treated, maltreated, neglected

Examples of usage

  • The animal was mistreated by its previous owner.
  • Employees often feel mistreated when their concerns are ignored.
  • Children who are mistreated are more likely to develop emotional issues.
  • He mistreated his friends by taking advantage of their kindness.

Translations

Translations of the word "mistreated" in other languages:

🇵🇹 maltratado

🇮🇳 दुरुपयोग किया गया

🇩🇪 schlecht behandelt

🇮🇩 disalahgunakan

🇺🇦 погано поводились

🇵🇱 źle traktowany

🇯🇵 虐待された

🇫🇷 maltraité

🇪🇸 maltratado

🇹🇷 kötü muamele görmüş

🇰🇷 학대받은

🇸🇦 إساءة المعاملة

🇨🇿 špatně zacházeno

🇸🇰 zle zaobchádzané

🇨🇳 受到虐待

🇸🇮 slabo obravnavan

🇮🇸 illa meðhöndlaður

🇰🇿 жаман қаралған

🇬🇪 ცუდად მოპყრობილი

🇦🇿 pis davranmış

🇲🇽 maltratado

Etymology

The word 'mistreated' is derived from the prefix 'mis-', meaning wrong or badly, and 'treated', the past participle of the verb 'treat'. The term 'treat' originates from the Old French 'traïter', which meant 'to handle or deal with'. 'Traïter' itself comes from the Latin 'tractare', which is a frequentative form of 'tractus', meaning 'to pull or draw'. Over centuries, the meaning of 'treat' expanded to encompass the manners in which someone is handled or dealt with. The prefix 'mis-' has been in use in English since at least the 14th century and signifies incorrectness or badness in the action described. Consequently, 'mistreated' has come to represent the negative implications of treatment, emphasizing an abuse or neglectful aspect in its application.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,502, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.