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mistreat
mistreat /ˌmɪsˈtriːt/ verb [transitive]
 Word Family: noun: treat, treatment, mistreatment; verb: treat, mistreat; adjective: untreated, treatable
to treat a person or animal badly, especially in a cruel way
   SYN  ill-treat, maltreat:
    Security forces are accused of mistreating prisoners.
—mistreatment noun [uncountable]