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ill-treat

[il-treet]
–verb (used with object)
to treat badly; maltreat; abuse.

Origin:
1695–1705


ill-treatment, noun
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ill-treat   (ĭl'trēt')
tr.v.   ill-treat·ed, ill-treat·ing, ill-treats
To treat unkindly or harshly. See Synonyms at abuse.
ill'-treat'ment n.
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