mistreated (Meaning)

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mistreated (a)

subjected to cruel treatment

The dog had been mistreated for years, leaving it with a shattered spirit.
Employees at the factory were mistreated, forced to work long hours in hazardous conditions.
Children who are mistreated often experience emotional and psychological distress.
The company was fined for mistreating its customers, charging them outrageous fees.
The mistreatment of prisoners violates their human rights and dignity.
The mistreatment of the environment has led to widespread pollution and climate change.
The refugees had been mistreated during their journey, subjected to violence and discrimination.
The animals in the shelter had been mistreated, showing signs of malnutrition and neglect.
The elderly woman had been mistreated by her caretaker, who stole her money and left her isolated.
The mistreatment of the minority group by the government led to protests and civil unrest.

subjected to cruel treatment

maltreated,abused, abject, browbeaten, intimidated, oppressed, bullied,cowed, dispirited, hopeless

favored, nurtured, cared (for), cared (for), favored, nurtured, cherished, fostered, cherished,fostered

The dog had been mistreated for years, leaving it with a shattered spirit.

Employees at the factory were mistreated, forced to work long hours in hazardous conditions.

Children who are mistreated often experience emotional and psychological distress.

The company was fined for mistreating its customers, charging them outrageous fees.