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verb (used with object)
1.
to treat badly, unjustly, cruelly, etc.
noun
2.
Also, ill-us·age. bad, unjust, or cruel treatment.
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Ill-use
is one of our favorite verbs.
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| to bark; yelp. |
| to steal or take dishonestly (money, esp. public funds, or property entrusted to one's care); embezzle. |
Origin:
1835–45
1835–45
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| ill-use | |
| —vb | |
| 1. | to use badly or cruelly; abuse; maltreat |
| —n | |
| 2. | harsh or cruel treatment; abuse |
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