ill-use
UK /ɪlˈjuːz/ US /ɪlˈjuːz/
verb 1noun 1
Definitions
verb
1
To treat someone badly, cruelly or unkindly.
A Newcastle shunter, Goodchild, working at one end of Forth Goods Yard, was for some reason moved to the other end, with no loss of pay: he thought he was ill-used and ceased work, as did a number of sympathisers.
noun
1
Bad, cruel or unkind treatment.
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