English word mistreat comes from English treat, English mis- (Bad or wrong; badly or wrongly. In error. Lack or failure.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| treat | English (eng) | (obsolete) A parley or discussion of terms; a negotiation.. (obsolete) An entreaty.. An entertainment, outing, or other indulgence provided by someone for the enjoyment of others.. An unexpected gift, event etc., which provides great pleasure. (intransitive) To discourse; to handle a subject in writing or speaking; to conduct a discussion. [from 14th c.]. (intransitive) To negotiate, discuss [...] |
| mis- | English (eng) | Bad or wrong; badly or wrongly. In error. Lack or failure. |
| mistreat | English (eng) | (transitive) To treat someone, or something roughly or badly. |