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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, noun
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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, noun
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