ill-treat

[ il-treet ]

verb (used with object)

1. to treat badly; maltreat; abuse.

ill-treat

verb

1. tr to behave cruelly or harshly towards; misuse; maltreat

Derived Forms

• ˌill-ˈtreatment, noun

Other Words From

• ill-treatment noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of ill-treat¹

First recorded in 1695–1705