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Mistreat

usgb/ˌmɪsˈtriːt/Volume
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Negative Emotion

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

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News reports revealed that the workers were being mistreated by the company.
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Strong Wrongdoing

'Mistreat' suggests a serious degree of wrongdoing, not just a small mistake or error.

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The documentary highlighted how the zoo mistreated its animals.
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Consequence Awareness

When you say someone mistreats others, it often means that there could be legal or social consequences.

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The manager was fired for mistreating the staff.
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