ill-use
[ verb il-yooz; noun il-yoos ]
/ verb ˈɪlˈyuz; noun ˈɪlˈyus /
verb (used with object), ill-used, ill-us·ing.
to treat badly, unjustly, cruelly, etc.
noun
Also ill-us·age. bad, unjust, or cruel treatment.
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Nearby words
ill-starred, ill-suited, ill-tempered, ill-timed, ill-treat, ill-use, ill-wisher, ill., illampu, illation, illative
Origin of ill-use
First recorded in 1835–45
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British Dictionary definitions for ill-use
ill-use
verb (ˈɪlˈjuːz)
to use badly or cruelly; abuse; maltreat
noun (ˈɪlˈjuːs) ill-usage
harsh or cruel treatment; abuse
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