ill-use

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(il′yo̵̅o̅z′; for n., -yo̵̅o̅s′)

transitive verb ill-used, ill-using

to treat unfairly, unkindly, or cruelly; use badly; abuse

noun

ill-usage

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transitive verb ill-used ill-used, ill-us·ing, ill-us·es
To maltreat.
noun (ĭlˈyo͞osˈ)
Unjust or poor treatment; ill-usage.

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