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the foster parent who had been mistreating his charges was sent to jail
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Recent Examples of mistreated
Quinn Clark, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
The message being sent to lower-ranking officers is that they will be assessed on the basis of their gender, race, or politics, rather than their abilities—which will cause many officers to leave rather than stay and be mistreated, and many potential officers not to enlist to begin with.
—Adam Serwer, The Atlantic, 8 Apr. 2026
Since his release, Hernandez has claimed he was severely mistreated at the maximum security detention center.
—Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
Despite his status as a transfer, Dent mistreated UCLA’s rival from the jump.
—Aaron Heisen, Oc Register, 25 Feb. 2026
Several cases involve force and abuse The AP’s review found a pattern of charges involving ICE employees and contractors who mistreated vulnerable people in their care.
—Ryan J. Foley, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Many Cuban Americans were mistreated and would probably like to return.
—Moriah Thomas, CNN Money, 30 Jan. 2026
Historically America’s lawmakers addressed the human and environmental impacts of the Industrial Revolution’s transformational technology only after rivers ran with toxic chemicals and mistreated workers picketed.
—Krista Kafer, Denver Post, 25 Jan. 2026
Women’s soccer has gone overlooked and mistreated for so long that scar tissue remains.
—Emily Olsen, New York Times, 24 Jan. 2026
Verb
Last year, a Dane County judge appointed a special prosecutor to investigate Ridglan Farms after former employees testified that dogs were being mistreated, including having eye surgeries performed on them without general anesthesia.
—Quinn Clark, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
The message being sent to lower-ranking officers is that they will be assessed on the basis of their gender, race, or politics, rather than their abilities—which will cause many officers to leave rather than stay and be mistreated, and many potential officers not to enlist to begin with.
—Adam Serwer, The Atlantic, 8 Apr. 2026
Since his release, Hernandez has claimed he was severely mistreated at the maximum security detention center.
—Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
Despite his status as a transfer, Dent mistreated UCLA’s rival from the jump.
—Aaron Heisen, Oc Register, 25 Feb. 2026
Several cases involve force and abuse The AP’s review found a pattern of charges involving ICE employees and contractors who mistreated vulnerable people in their care.
—Ryan J. Foley, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Many Cuban Americans were mistreated and would probably like to return.
—Moriah Thomas, CNN Money, 30 Jan. 2026
Historically America’s lawmakers addressed the human and environmental impacts of the Industrial Revolution’s transformational technology only after rivers ran with toxic chemicals and mistreated workers picketed.
—Krista Kafer, Denver Post, 25 Jan. 2026
Women’s soccer has gone overlooked and mistreated for so long that scar tissue remains.
—Emily Olsen, New York Times, 24 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mistreated
Adjective
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The organization focuses on homeless, abused and unwanted animals, working to match them with suitable adoptive homes and staying involved after adoption.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Apr. 2026
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The nonprofit focuses on homeless, abused and unwanted animals, working to match them with suitable adoptive homes and staying involved after adoption.—
Ryan Brennan
April 16,
Miami Herald,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Their daughter was bullied by fake nude images at school.—
Bethany Bruner,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2026
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Family believes others may be involved Relatives say Marcus went to the home simply to visit a friend – and that he had been bullied and threatened in the days leading up to the shooting.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The kidnappers didn’t care and tortured the family with 2 notes knowing the FBI would not recommend paying a ransom without proof of life.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
22 Apr. 2026
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In July 2013, Anderson and Walker were found bound, gagged, tortured and shot to death in Anderson’s home, according to police.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Mistreated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mistreated. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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