Ill-treat
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British pronunciation/ˈɪltɹˈiːt/
American pronunciation/ˈɪltɹˈiːt/

Definition & Meaning of "ill-treat"

to ill-treat
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to behave cruelly or harshly towards someone or something

Transitive: to ill-treat sb/sth
to ill-treat definition and meaning
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The abusive husband was arrested for ill-treating his wife and children, both physically and emotionally.
Animals should never be ill-treated; they deserve to be cared for with kindness and compassion.
The dictator was notorious for ill-treating political dissidents, subjecting them to torture and imprisonment.
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