verb (used with object)
to treat badly; maltreat; abuse.
Origin:
1695–1705
1695–1705
Related forms
ill-treat·ment, noun
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| ill-treat | |
| —vb | |
| (tr) to behave cruelly or harshly towards; misuse; maltreat | |
| ill-'treatment | |
| —n | |
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