Mistreated Definition & Meaning

mistreated
adjective
  1. subjected to cruel treatment; "an abused wife"

"Mistreated" in song lyrics

See how mistreated is used in real songs:

  • "Frankly, I know you been mistreated"
    Afu-Ra f/ Lady Blue, Q — Cry Baby
  • "For four hundred years, abused and mistreated"
    Al-D f/ Lil' Keke — Hurtin Inside
  • "Been hated on, I been doubted, been talked about and mistreated"
    DJ Khaled f/ Ace Hood, Big Sean, T-Pain, Wiz Khalifa — I'm So Blessed

Usage tips for "mistreated"

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