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ill-treat

American  
[il-treet] / ˈɪlˈtrit /

verb (used with object)

  1. to treat badly; maltreat; abuse.

ill-treat British  

verb

  1. (tr) to behave cruelly or harshly towards; misuse; maltreat

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Origin of ill-treat

First recorded in 1695–1705

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