Ill-use
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɪlˈjuːz/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Ill-use is a verb meaning To treat someone badly, cruelly or unkindly.
Meaning
To treat someone badly, cruelly or unkindly.
More Meanings
- Bad, cruel or unkind treatment.
Example Sentences
A Newcastle shunter, Goodchild, working at one end of Forth Goods Yard, was for some reason moved to the other end, with no loss of pay: he thought he was ill-used and ceased work, as did a number of sympathisers.
Word Forms
- ill-uses
- ill-using
- ill-used
Synonyms for ill-use
Depending on context, synonyms include abuse, maltreat, mistreat, ill-treat.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include ill-treat, maltreat, mistreat, abuse, illtreat, wrong.
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