ill-us·age
| \ ˈil-ˈyü-sij
, -zij \
, -zij \
Definition of ill-usage
: harsh, unkind, or abusive treatment
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“Ill-usage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ill-usage. Accessed 25 Jun. 2021.
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The first known use of ill-usage was in 1593
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