mistreat
verbHow many syllables in mistreat?
There are 2 syllables in the word mistreat.How to pronounce mistreat:
Definition of mistreat:
- mistreat (verb):
- treat badly.
- to treat badly
- to treat badly abuse
Synonyms for mistreat:
abuse
brutalize
bully
do by
handle
handle roughly
harass
harm
hurt
ill-treat
ill-use
injure
kick around
knock about or around
maltreat
manhandle
maul
mess over
mishandle
misuse
molest
oppress
persecute
rough up
step
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Antonyms for mistreat:
adulate
aid
appreciate
approve
assist
be honest
benefit
care for
cherish
clean
coddle
commend
compliment
cure
defend
disallow
esteem
favor
favour
fight
fix
foster
give
grow
guard
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- fascia
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- coolish
- phalanx
- protend
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- dissect
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- crimson
- suspect
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- sandwiched
- commend
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- memoir
- improve
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