
Mistreat
Negative Emotion
Using 'mistreat' often implies cruelty and sparks negative feelings towards the perpetrator.

News reports revealed that the workers were being mistreated by the company.
Strong Wrongdoing
'Mistreat' suggests a serious degree of wrongdoing, not just a small mistake or error.

The documentary highlighted how the zoo mistreated its animals.
Consequence Awareness
When you say someone mistreats others, it often means that there could be legal or social consequences.

The manager was fired for mistreating the staff.
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AbuseHarmHurtInjureMaltreatOppressPersecuteTorment
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