illtreat (Meaning)

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illtreat (v. t.)

To treat cruelly or improperly; to ill use; to maltreat.

It's unacceptable to ill-treat animals in any circumstance.
The organization is dedicated to rescuing animals that have been ill-treated or neglected.
Children should be taught from a young age that it's wrong to ill-treat others.
Despite laws against it, some employers still ill-treat their workers.
The prisoner claimed he had been ill-treated during his time in custody.
No one should ever have to endure being ill-treated because of their race, gender, or religion.
The villagers were outraged when they discovered someone was ill-treating the elderly in the community.
Ill-treating someone with disabilities is a despicable act that deserves condemnation.
Ill-treating the environment now will have dire consequences for future generations.
The authorities vowed to take action against anyone found to ill-treat animals in their care.

To treat cruelly or improperly; to ill use; to maltreat.

abuse, mistreat, torture, maltreat, bully, oppress, harass, brutalize, violate, take apart

nurture, cherish, care (for),care (for), baby, nurture, baby, cherish, foster, foster

It's unacceptable to ill-treat animals in any circumstance.

The organization is dedicated to rescuing animals that have been ill-treated or neglected.

Children should be taught from a young age that it's wrong to ill-treat others.

Despite laws against it, some employers still ill-treat their workers.