as in abused
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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Many of the children were being abused by adults, according to court records.
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At the time of the first reports, it was indicated that Pitt abused not only Jolie but also some of the older kids.
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Because he was being completely bullied and demeaned and excused.
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In a pluralistic democracy of free citizens, true leadership cannot be bought, bullied, or beaten into people.
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“Ill-used.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ill-used. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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