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mistreat

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of mistreat

to inflict physical or emotional harm upon

the foster parent who had been mistreating his charges was sent to jail

Synonyms of mistreat

abuse, brutalize, bully, ill-treat, ill-use, kick around, maltreat, manhandle, mess over [slang], mishandle, misuse

Words Related to mistreat

molest, outrage, violate

harass, harm, hurt, injure, oppress, persecute, torment, torture

burn, sandbag, victimize, wrong

beat (up), mess (up), rough (up), work (over)

Phrases Synonymous with mistreat

take apart

Near Antonyms of mistreat

care (for), cherish, foster, nurture

baby, cater (to), coddle, favor, gratify, humor, indulge, mollycoddle, pamper, spoil

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