mistreat
gb/mɪstɹˈit/ us/mɪstɹˈit/
B2
Inglés
rosszul bánik, bántalmaz, nem megfelelően használ, félrekezel
VERBO
B2
1
bántalmaz
B2
Patrón de uso:
mistreat [someone/animal]
He was arrested for mistreating his partner.
Letartóztatták, mert bántalmazta a párját.
The report found that some workers were being mistreated and underpaid.
A jelentés megállapította, hogy néhány munkással rosszul bántak, és alulfizették őket.
It’s illegal to mistreat animals, even if they are strays.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
Do not mistreat people.
Ne bánj rosszul az emberekkel.
She said her boss mistreated her.
Azt mondta, hogy a főnöke rosszul bánt vele.
Error frecuente:
Do not confuse with 'misunderstand' or 'misinterpret' (mistreat is about treatment/behavior, not understanding).
Significado
treat someone cruelly or unfairly
Colocaciones
mistreat children
|mistreat a child
|mistreat women
|mistreat employees
|mistreat workers
|mistreat prisoners
|mistreat a patient
|mistreat animals
|mistreat a dog
|cruelly mistreat
Sinónimos
abuse (Often suggests repeated cruelty or violence and can sound stronger.)
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ill-treat (A close synonym; slightly more formal or literary.)
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maltreat (More formal; often used in legal or official contexts.)
Antónimos
treat well (The direct opposite: behave kindly and fairly.)
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care for (Emphasizes looking after someone or something in a protective way.)
Temas
people
|relationships
|crime_law
|ethics
|animals
Definición
to treat someone or an animal in a bad or cruel way
To treat a person or animal badly, especially by being cruel, violent, or persistently unfair.
VERBO
C1
2
Patrón de uso:
mistreat [something]
If you mistreat the battery, it won’t hold a charge for long.
Ha rosszul bánsz az akkumulátorral, nem sokáig fogja tartani a töltést.
The rental company charges extra if you mistreat the equipment.
A kölcsönző cég felárat számít fel, ha rosszul bánsz a felszereléssel.
He mistreated the engine by never changing the oil.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
Don’t mistreat this laptop.
Ne bánj rosszul ezzel a laptoppal.
She mistreated the car and it broke down.
Rosszul bánt az autóval, és az lerobbant.
Error frecuente:
Learners may overuse this for minor problems; for small damage, 'handle carelessly' or 'damage' may be more natural.
Significado
handle something roughly or badly
Colocaciones
mistreat equipment
|mistreat a car
|mistreat a guitar
|mistreat a computer
|mistreat a tool
|mistreat a book
|mistreat the machinery
|badly mistreat
|roughly mistreat
Sinónimos
misuse (Focuses on using something in the wrong way, not necessarily roughly.)
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handle roughly (More specific about physical roughness.)
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abuse (In this sense, suggests using something too hard or too much (e.g., 'abuse the engine').)
Antónimos
handle with care (Emphasizes careful, gentle use.)
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maintain (Focuses on keeping something in good condition over time.)
Temas
daily_life
|tools_technology
|work
Definición
to use or handle something in a bad way and damage it
To handle or use something carelessly or roughly, causing damage or unnecessary wear.
VERBO
C1
FORMAL
3
félrekezel
C1
Patrón de uso:
mistreat [an illness/injury/condition]
The infection got worse because it was mistreated at first.
A fertőzés rosszabbodott, mert eleinte félrekezelték.
If asthma is mistreated, symptoms can become more severe over time.
Ha az asztmát félrekezelik, a tünetek idővel súlyosabbá válhatnak.
They warned against mistreating the burn with home remedies.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The doctor said the wound was mistreated.
Az orvos azt mondta, hogy a sebet félrekezelték.
Error frecuente:
In healthcare contexts, 'misdiagnose' (wrong diagnosis) and 'mistreat' (wrong treatment) are different.
Significado
treat medically in a wrong way
Colocaciones
mistreat an injury
|mistreat a wound
|mistreat an infection
|mistreat a condition
|mistreat an illness
|mistreat symptoms
Sinónimos
treat improperly (A straightforward paraphrase; less compact.)
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manage poorly (Often used for long-term conditions rather than a single treatment decision.)
Antónimos
treat properly (Gives correct medical care.)
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treat effectively (Emphasizes that the treatment works well.)
Temas
health
|medicine
Definición
to treat a health problem in the wrong way
To treat an illness or injury incorrectly, for example by using the wrong method or not giving proper care.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
mistreat
AFI
GB/mɪstɹˈit/
US/mɪstɹˈit/
Sílabas y acento
mis - treat (2 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (treat)
Formas de la palabra
Verb
- Base: mistreat
- 3rd Person Singular: mistreats
- Present Participle: mistreating
- Past: mistreated
Familia de palabras
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