Meaning of the word "jerk around" in English

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jerk around

US /dʒɜːrk əˈraʊnd/
UK /dʒɜːrk əˈraʊnd/
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Phrasal Verb

1.

to treat someone badly or unfairly, especially by deceiving them or changing arrangements to their disadvantage

Example:
Stop jerking me around and tell me the truth.
The company has been jerking us around with these constant schedule changes.
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