Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for ill-use
Verb
  • For one, the Fed is unconstrained in its printing of dollars and is therefore more likely to abuse that power in its attempt to stabilize the US economy.
    Korok Ray, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
  • Ventura Fine, who is pregnant with her third child with husband Alex Fine, is testifying that Combs abused her over many years.
    Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 14 May 2025
Verb
  • There’s a lesson in that for anyone who chafes at Trump’s bullying tactics.
    Chris Brennan, USA Today, 9 May 2025
  • Topics covered include anxiety, depression, eating disorders, bullying and more, the release said.
    Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 7 May 2025
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“Ill-use.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ill-use. Accessed 23 May. 2025.

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