ill-treat

/ˌɪl ˌˈtrit/
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Other forms: ill-treating

Definitions of ill-treat
  1. verb
    treat badly
    synonyms: abuse, ill-use, maltreat, mistreat, step
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    types:
    kick around
    treat badly; abuse
    type of:
    do by, handle, treat
    interact in a certain way
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