Today's term is well known to all of us. Not that it was especially scary to live in Russia, no, the country has nothing to do with it. This is human nature. Man to man is a wolf. The reader is probably perplexed to what word such a preface could be. Everything is very simple; We will analyze the last infinitive today.
Origin
In this case, those who know foreign languages are easier, because there are similar words in English, French, and even German. Consider them:
- treat (English);
- traitieren (German);
- traiter (french).
The translation is the same - “relate”, “apply”. Words are rooted in the Latin language. In the last there is the word tractāre. Of course, the word was brought to us from France.
Interestingly, when only the definition was borrowed, it simply meant “appeal” or “circumvention”, then over time it somehow mutated on our land and in our language, and it began to be understood as “evil circumvention or conversion ". The reasons and mechanisms, unfortunately, are hidden from us in this sense. Over the years, much has been forgotten. But we always have a different dictionary, and he will tell us everything.
Modern meaning
In part, we have already revealed to the reader a secret regarding the “tread” infinitive. This is understandable, but I would like the accuracy of the wording. Just wish. We do not dare to disappoint the reader: "To treat someone disdainfully, down."
As we understand, there can be no shortage of examples. The one who does not work does not yet know how a harmful boss can treat his subordinates. Yes, you understood correctly, the evil leader enjoys the fact that he can subordinate subordinates. This is sad, but true. But a good and fair leader is God's blessing.
If we turn to cinematic examples, then many films and episodes come to mind, starting from Cinderella and ending with George McFly. Remember how Marty was plagued by Biff in Robert Zemeckis’s landmark trilogy, Back to the Future? But in the end it all ended well. This is what it means in time to reply to a scoundrel!
Synonyms
After it became known the meaning of the word "treat", you can without fears and doubts go to synonyms of the object of study. Let’s not make anyone wait. So, the list of replacements is as follows:
- to pursue;
- carp;
- oppress;
- mock;
- mistreat;
- to be unfair.
It is important to remember that such pathological, abnormal relationships cannot occur when people are equal. Such incidents are provoked by inequality expressed in one form or another. When one stands above the other in a social sense. As you understand, examples of specific cases are vast. Usually the strong oppress the weak. Sometimes people are proud of their social status or income. Of course, all this is disgusting, but little can be done about it.
Why is it not worth frustrating people?
Do you think that now we will begin to preach and appeal to conscience and Christian love for our neighbor? No, the line of argument is different. Life is changeable. Today the boss orders the subordinate, and tomorrow the order of things will change, and the subordinate will become the boss, and perhaps the back of the current leader will bend in a respectful bow. And this is not revolutionary reality, but almost everyday practice. Therefore, do not offend people. After all, if one is to treat it, this creates in the heart a human malice and a desire to take revenge. And when the boss is tyrannical, then in a difficult moment hardly anyone wants to help him.
What follows from this? It is more practical to be a kind and helpful person. Probably, there is some special meaning and significance to pressure brothers, but we do not know them. For such a consultation you need to contact the tyrant. We have completed our task. Hopefully convinced the reader to be a little kinder.