Definitions for ill-useˈɪlˈyuz; -ˈyus
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
ill-useˈɪlˈyuz; -ˈyus(v.; n.)-used, -us•ing
(v.t.)to treat badly or unjustly.
(n.)Also, ill′-us′age. bad or unjust treatment.
Origin of ill-use:
1835–45
Princeton's WordNet
mistreat, maltreat, abuse, ill-use, step, ill-treat(verb)
treat badly
"This boss abuses his workers"; "She is always stepping on others to get ahead"
Wiktionary
ill-use(Noun)
Bad, cruel or unkind treatment.
ill-use(Verb)
To treat someone badly, cruelly or unkindly.
Translations for ill-use
Kernerman English Multilingual Dictionary
ill-use(verb)
to ill-treat.
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