Verbs of Physical and Social Lifestyle - Verbs for Mistreatment

to treat someone or something poorly or unfairly

to treat someone or something with cruelty or violence, often causing harm or suffering

to behave cruelly or harshly towards someone or something

to cruelly or violently treat a person or an animal, especially regularly or repeatedly

to unfairly control or harm someone through unjust use of power or authority

to use power or influence to frighten or harm someone weaker or more vulnerable

to make someone a target of harm, unfair treatment, or exploitation

to manipulate someone into questioning their own perceptions, memories, or sanity, often by denying or distorting the truth

to take advantage of someone's feelings or weaknesses

to treat someone unfairly or unjustly

to make someone feel embarrassed or disgraced, often through public criticism

to cause someone to feel extreme embarrassment or shame

to make a person feel ashamed, uneasy, or nervous, especially in front of other people

to make someone feel uneasy, embarrassed, or anxious

to make someone feel uneasy and ashamed

to cause someone to feel extremely embarrassed or ashamed, often by publicly exposing their weaknesses or shortcomings

to make something or someone seem less important

to bring shame or dishonor on oneself or other people

to regard someone or something as inferior or unworthy of respect or consideration

to make someone feel ashamed by reminding them of their weaknesses or limitations

to make someone or something be no longer respected

to unfairly influence or manipulate something or someone in favor of one particular opinion or point of view

to unfairly influence someone's opinion or judgment about someone or something

to unfairly treat a person or group of people based on their sex, race, etc.

to disadvantage or harm someone or something by hindering their progress

to treat someone unfairly or cruelly, often because of their race, gender, religion, or beliefs

to treat a person, group, or concept as insignificant or of secondary or minor importance

to make one feel isolated or hostile toward a person or group

to focus on a particular person or thing from a group in either a positive or negative manner