ILL-USE Synonyms: 45 Similar and Opposite Words

ill-use

verb

ˈil-ˈyüz

Definition of ill-use

as in to abuse

to inflict physical or emotional harm upon some of the employees felt so ill-used by the new manager that they quit

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Lawyers are officers of the court, bound by ethical obligations to pursue claims in good faith and not abuse the legal process for improper purposes.

— Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 6 Nov. 2026
Security experts have long warned that AI voice and face cloning could be easily abused to enhance impersonation scams.

— Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 6 Nov. 2026

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Pressure from students over grades was reported more frequently than bullying from colleagues.

— Jason Walker, The Conversation, 3 Nov. 2026
Police said the father, Thomas Frimprong, 60, has told NYPD detectives two fellow students had recently been suspended for bullying his son.

— Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 2 Nov. 2026

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