ill–use

verb \-ˈyüz\

Definition of ILL-USE

transitive verb

: to use badly : maltreat, abuse

See ill-use defined for kids

1841

Synonyms: brutalize, bully, ill-treat, ill-use, kick around, maltreat, manhandle, mess over [slang], mishandle, mistreat, misuse

ILL-USE Defined for Kids

verb \ˈil-ˈyüz\

ill–usedill–us·ing

: to treat badly

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