Illtreat

The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
  • To treat unkindly or unjustly.
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  • transitive verb. To treat cruelly or improperly; to ill use; to maltreat.
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  • verb. Alternative form of ill-treat.
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  • verb. treat badly
    • Word Usage
    "The Israeli army and airforce are used on a daily basis to illtreat the civilian population of Gaza and the West Bank -- people who do not have the luxury of having an army, airforce or navy."
    Antonyms
    Words with the opposite meaning
    caress  cherish  protect  
    Hypernym
    Words that are more generic or abstract
    do by  handle  treat  
    Hyponym
    Words that are more specific
    kick around  
    Same Context
    Words that are found in similar contexts
    medium-height  tautological  uncovers  
    Synonym
    Words with the same meaning
    abuse  bedevil  ill-use  injure  maltreat  
    verb-form
    illtreated  illtreating  
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