English Explanatory Dictionary

ill-use

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To treat someone badly, cruelly or unkindly.
noun
  1. Bad, cruel or unkind treatment.

Pronunciation

/ɪlˈjuːz/ En-us-ill-use (alternative pronunciation).ogg /ɪlˈjuːs/ En-us-ill use.ogg en-uk-ill-use.ogg

Word forms

ill-use ill-uses ill-using ill-used
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