ill-treat (B1)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˌɪl ˈtriːt/
Definition
To treat someone cruelly or badly, especially over a long period.
Examples
The report detailed how the prisoners were ill-treated by the guards.
It is illegal to ill-treat animals.
She felt that her boss was ill-treating her by giving her impossible tasks.
How to Use ill-treat
- ill-treat someone (prepositional phrase)
- To treat a person cruelly or badly. — "The workers claimed they were ill-treated by their supervisor."
- ill-treat something (prepositional phrase)
- To treat an animal or object with cruelty or neglect. — "It is unacceptable to ill-treat a pet."
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