ill-use

[verb il-yooz; noun il-yoos]

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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.

Origin of ill-use

First recorded in 1835–45

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British Dictionary definitions for illuse

ill-use

verb (ˈɪlˈjuːz)

to use badly or cruelly; abuse; maltreat

noun (ˈɪlˈjuːs) ill-usage

harsh or cruel treatment; abuse

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