ill-treat

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

Origin of ill-treat

1
First recorded in 1695–1705

Other words from ill-treat

  • ill-treatment, noun

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How to use ill-treat in a sentence

British Dictionary definitions for ill-treat

ill-treat

verb
  1. (tr) to behave cruelly or harshly towards; misuse; maltreat

Derived forms of ill-treat

  • ill-treatment, noun

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