ill-use

[il-yooz, il-yoos]

verb (used with object)

ill-used, ill-using 

1. to treat badly, unjustly, cruelly, etc.

noun

1. Also ill-usage bad, unjust, or cruel treatment.

ill-use

verb

1. to use badly or cruelly; abuse; maltreat

noun

1. harsh or cruel treatment; abuse

Word History and Origins

Origin of ill-use¹

First recorded in 1835–45