Definition of "mistreat" []

• To treat roughly or wrongly. See Synonyms at abuse. (verb-transitive)

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• "Depends on your definition of the term "mistreat"."
• "The true aggressors are the men who mistreat and objectify them."
• "I invest a lot of my time and credibility in urging Americans not to judge or mistreat Pakistanis because of their religious, national, or ethnic identity."