mistreat
gb/mɪstɹˈit/ us/mɪstɹˈit/
B2
Angielski
rosszul bánik, bántalmaz, nem megfelelően használ, félrekezel
CZASOWNIK
B2
1
bántalmaz
B2
Schemat użycia:
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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
Do not mistreat people.
Ne bánj rosszul az emberekkel.
She said her boss mistreated her.
Azt mondta, hogy a főnöke rosszul bánt vele.
Częsty błąd:
Do not confuse with 'misunderstand' or 'misinterpret' (mistreat is about treatment/behavior, not understanding).
Znaczenie
treat someone cruelly or unfairly
Kolokacje
mistreat children
|mistreat a child
|mistreat women
|mistreat employees
|mistreat workers
|mistreat prisoners
|mistreat a patient
|mistreat animals
|mistreat a dog
|cruelly mistreat
Synonimy
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.)
Antonimy
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.)
Tematy
people
|relationships
|crime_law
|ethics
|animals
Definicja
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.
CZASOWNIK
C1
2
Schemat użycia:
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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
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.
Częsty błąd:
Learners may overuse this for minor problems; for small damage, 'handle carelessly' or 'damage' may be more natural.
Znaczenie
handle something roughly or badly
Kolokacje
mistreat equipment
|mistreat a car
|mistreat a guitar
|mistreat a computer
|mistreat a tool
|mistreat a book
|mistreat the machinery
|badly mistreat
|roughly mistreat
Synonimy
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').)
Antonimy
handle with care (Emphasizes careful, gentle use.)
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maintain (Focuses on keeping something in good condition over time.)
Tematy
daily_life
|tools_technology
|work
Definicja
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.
CZASOWNIK
C1
FORMAL
3
félrekezel
C1
Schemat użycia:
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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
The doctor said the wound was mistreated.
Az orvos azt mondta, hogy a sebet félrekezelték.
Częsty błąd:
In healthcare contexts, 'misdiagnose' (wrong diagnosis) and 'mistreat' (wrong treatment) are different.
Znaczenie
treat medically in a wrong way
Kolokacje
mistreat an injury
|mistreat a wound
|mistreat an infection
|mistreat a condition
|mistreat an illness
|mistreat symptoms
Synonimy
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.)
Antonimy
treat properly (Gives correct medical care.)
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treat effectively (Emphasizes that the treatment works well.)
Tematy
health
|medicine
Definicja
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.
Gramatyka
Forma słownikowa
mistreat
IPA
GB/mɪstɹˈit/
US/mɪstɹˈit/
Sylaby i akcent
mis - treat (2 sylaby)
Stress on 2nd syllable (treat)
Formy wyrazu
Verb
- Base: mistreat
- 3rd Person Singular: mistreats
- Present Participle: mistreating
- Past: mistreated
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