mess over

mess over

verb

Definition of MESS OVER

transitive verb

slang

: to treat harshly or unfairly : abuse

Examples of MESS OVER

1. <her no-good boyfriend has been messing her over for years>

First Known Use of MESS OVER

1963

Related to MESS OVER

Synonyms: brutalize, bully, ill-treat, ill-use, kick around, maltreat, manhandle, abuse [slang], mishandle, mistreat, misuse

Related Words: molest, outrage, violate; harass, harm, hurt, injure, oppress, persecute, torment, torture; burn, sandbag, victimize, wrong; beat (up), mess (up), rough (up), work (over)

Near Antonyms: care (for), cherish, foster, nurture; baby, cater (to), coddle, favor, gratify, humor, indulge, mollycoddle, pamper, spoil

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Rhymes with MESS OVER

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