ill-treat
verb (used with object)
to treat badly; maltreat; abuse.
ill-treatment
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a word derived from
ill-treat.
Example Sentences
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After learning of Andrea’s ill-treatment, she began to blend elements of this domestic horror into her work.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
She said the pair's transfer to Israeli custody was "a clear violation of international law" and that they had been subjected to ill-treatment while in custody.
From BBC ● May 10, 2026
At the start of the four-day appeal hearing, Husain said the High Court judges had “failed to scrutinize” British government assurances that people sent to Rwanda would not suffer ill-treatment.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 24, 2023
"I wanted to tell stories about queer joy, about bravery, about those of us who are braving... prejudice and ill-treatment to still be able to show up as ourselves," they said from their Johannesburg apartment.
From Reuters ● Apr. 20, 2023
As he expected, they were disappointed over the failure at Efrafa and full of indignation at the ill-treatment of Holly and his companions.
From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams
