mistreated

UK
/mɪsˈtriːtɪd/
US
/mɪsˈtritɪd/

Translations

mistreatedpast participle
UK
/mɪsˈtriːtɪd/
US
/mɪsˈtritɪd/
The mistreated animals were finally rescued and taken to a safe shelter.
Les animaux maltraités ont finalement été secourus et conduits dans un refuge sûr.
mistreatverb

mistreated

Past Simple

mistreated
Past Simple
mistreated
Past Participle
mistreating
Gerund
UK
/mɪsˈtriːt/
US
/mɪsˈtrit/
maltraiterSe dit surtout d’une personne ou d’un animal.
The owner was fined for mistreating his pets.
Le propriétaire a été condamné à une amende pour avoir maltraité ses animaux de compagnie.
Additional translations
malmenerS’emploie aussi pour des objets ou des matières manipulés de façon inadéquate.
traiter malTournure plus neutre, valable surtout pour des personnes.

Definitions

mistreatedpast participle
Subjected to poor or unfair treatment.
The mistreated animals were finally rescued and taken to a safe shelter.
mistreatverb
To treat (a person or animal) badly, cruelly, or unfairly.
The owner was fined for mistreating his pets.
To handle, use, or maintain (an object or substance) in an improper or damaging way.
The lab was shut down after several chemicals had been mistreated and spilled.