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ill-treat
[ il-treet ]
/ ˈɪlˈtrit /
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verb (used with object)
to treat badly; maltreat; abuse.
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Origin of ill-treat
First recorded in 1695–1705
OTHER WORDS FROM ill-treat
ill-treatment, nounWords nearby ill-treat
ill-starred, ill-suited, ill temper, ill-tempered, ill-timed, ill-treat, illude, illume, illuminable, illuminance, illuminant
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How to use ill-treat in a sentence
British Dictionary definitions for ill-treat
ill-treat
verb
(tr) to behave cruelly or harshly towards; misuse; maltreat
Derived forms of ill-treat
ill-treatment, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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