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单词 ill-use
释义

ill-use

verb

ˈil-ˈyüz How to pronounce ill-use (audio)
ill-used; ill-using; ill-uses

transitive verb

: to use badly : maltreat, abuse

Synonyms

  • abuse
  • brutalize
  • bully
  • ill-treat
  • kick around
  • maltreat
  • manhandle
  • mess over [slang]
  • mishandle
  • mistreat
  • misuse
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Word History

First Known Use

1841, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

ill-use

verb

ˈil-ˈyüz
ill-used; ill-using
: to treat badly

ill-use

verb

as in to abuse
to inflict physical or emotional harm upon some of the employees felt so ill-used by the new manager that they quit

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • abuse
  • bully
  • mistreat
  • torture
  • maltreat
  • misuse
  • ill-treat
  • injure
  • oppress
  • manhandle
  • violate
  • hurt
  • brutalize
  • mess over
  • persecute
  • mishandle
  • take apart
  • harm
  • torment
  • outrage
  • molest
  • harass
  • kick around
  • wrong
  • victimize
  • sandbag
  • burn
  • work (over)
  • rough (up)
  • beat (up)
  • mess (up)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • care (for)
  • nurture
  • foster
  • cherish
  • gratify
  • baby
  • favor
  • spoil
  • indulge
  • mollycoddle
  • humor
  • cater (to)
  • pamper
  • coddle
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