Mistreat (Verb)
Meaning
Treat badly; "This boss abuses his workers"; "She is always stepping on others to get ahead".
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
Examples
- The boss was fired after it was discovered that he would mistreat his employees by denying them their rightful benefits.
- She was criticized for the way she would mistreat her subordinates, often publically belittling them.
- The government was accused of mistreating refugees by denying them access to basic necessities.
- Many have accused the company of mistreating its workers through low wages and long working hours.
- The young teacher was reported for mistreating her students by constantly yelling at them for minor infractions.