Word Explorer

Mistreating

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Mistreating"

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

WordDefinition
maltreatverbTo treat badly, to abuse.
ill-treatverbTo treat someone or something badly or unkindly; to abuse or mistreat.
ill-useverbTo treat someone badly, cruelly or unkindly.
abuseverbImproper treatment or usage; application to a wrong or bad purpose; an unjust, corrupt or wrongful practice or custom.
abusingverb(transitive) To put to a wrong use; to misapply; to use improperly; to use for a wrong purpose or end; to pervert
ill-treatmentnounbad, unkind or abusive treatment
maltreatingverbTo treat badly, to abuse.
treatingnounTreatment.
maltreatmentnounCruel or harmful treatment or abuse; mistreatment.
maltreatsverbTo treat badly, to abuse.
maltreatedphysically abused
mishandlingnounIncorrect handling; mismanagement.
illtreatverbAlternative form of ill-treat. [To treat someone or something badly or unkindly; to abuse or mistreat.]
mishandledverb(transitive) To deal with a situation incorrectly or ineffectively; to make a mistake in handling a situation.
abusiveBeing physically or emotionally injurious; characterized by repeated violence or other abuse.
tormentingInvolving or causing torment.
misbehaviornoun(American spelling) Action or conduct that is inappropriate, improper, incorrect, or unexpected.
verbal abuse(also known as verbal aggression, verbal attack, verbal violence, verbal assault, psychic aggression, or psychic violence) a type of psychological/mental abuse that involves the use of oral or written language directed to a victim.
mishandleverb(transitive) To deal with a situation incorrectly or ineffectively; to make a mistake in handling a situation.
torturingverbAn act of torture

📝 Common Phrases with "Mistreating"

Words that come before

Words that come after

Translate “Mistreating” into Another Language

Pick a language — the word will be pre-filled in the translator.

Home/Dictionary/Mistreating