Mistreat Crossword Clue

While searching our database we found 1 possible solution for the: Mistreat crossword clue. This crossword clue was last seen on January 25 2021 Wall Street Journal Crossword puzzle. The solution we have for Mistreat has a total of 5 letters.

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Definition

To put to a wrong use; to misapply; to misuse; to put to a bad use; to use for a wrong purpose or end; to pervert; as, to abuse inherited gold; to make an excessive use of; as, to abuse one's authority.
To use ill; to maltreat; to act injuriously to; to punish or to tax excessively; to hurt; as, to abuse prisoners, to abuse one's powers, one's patience.
To revile; to reproach coarsely; to disparage.
To dishonor.
To violate; to ravish.
To deceive; to impose on.
Improper treatment or use; application to a wrong or bad purpose; misuse; as, an abuse of our natural powers; an abuse of civil rights, or of privileges or advantages; an abuse of language.
Physical ill treatment; injury.
A corrupt practice or custom; offense; crime; fault; as, the abuses in the civil service.
Vituperative words; coarse, insulting speech; abusive language; virulent condemnation; reviling.
Violation; rape; as, abuse of a female child.

Check the table below for more likely or similar clues and answers related to Mistreat crossword clue.

Rank Answer Clue Publisher
99% ABUSE Mistreat Wall Street Journal
20% WRONGED Mistreated Wall Street Journal
20% ABUSE Mistreatment Wall Street Journal


Recent Usage in Crossword Puzzles:

  • Wall Street Journal Crossword, January 25 2021
  • Wall Street Journal Crossword, March 26 2018

The answer to Mistreat crossword clue is ABUSE

There are a total of 5 letters in Mistreat crossword clue

The Mistreat crossword clue was last seen on January 25 2021 Wall Street Journal Crossword puzzle


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