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ill-use

[v. il-yooz; n. il-yoos]

ill-use

[v. il-yooz; n. il-yoos] verb, -used, -us·ing, noun
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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to bark; yelp.
to steal or take dishonestly (money, esp. public funds, or property entrusted to one's care); embezzle.

Origin:
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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