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Mistreat
Negative Emotion![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
Using 'mistreat' often implies cruelty and sparks negative feelings towards the perpetrator. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/C8gd3CLcGYRQ0GV77Qx3yYNE3ow.webp)
Strong Wrongdoing![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
'Mistreat' suggests a serious degree of wrongdoing, not just a small mistake or error. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/uWYq5ZQ7OAK54QOxqgC2gDCwVY.webp)
Consequence Awareness![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
When you say someone mistreats others, it often means that there could be legal or social consequences. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/Gza3Cji1bwCkNKIUngWuUbEPVME.webp)