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mistreating

/mɪsˈtriːtɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does mistreating mean?

verb

To treat someone or something badly or unfairly; to abuse or maltreat.

Example

"The company was accused of mistreating its employees by paying them below minimum wage."

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