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ILL-TREATED Synonyms

12 synonyms for ill-treated. (exact relations)
9 hypernyms for ill-treated. (close relations)

Best Synonyms for ILL-TREATED

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abused

verb, adjective

v, adj

adjective

• subjected to cruel treatment

adjective satellite

• used improperly or excessively especially drugs

maltreated

verb, adjective

v, adj

adjective

• subjected to cruel treatment

misused

adjective

adj

adjective

• used incorrectly or carelessly or for an improper purpose

oppressed

verb, adjective

v, adj

adjective satellite

• burdened psychologically or mentally

tormented

adjective

adj

adjective satellite

• experiencing intense pain especially mental pain

• tormented or harassed by nightmares or unreasonable fears

victimized

adjective

adj

adjective satellite

• (of persons) taken advantage of

persecuted

verb, adjective

v, adj

verb

• cause to suffer

mistreat

verb

v

verb

• treat badly

abuse

verb, noun

v, n

noun

• cruel or inhumane treatment

• a rude expression intended to offend or hurt

• improper or excessive use

verb

• treat badly

• change the inherent purpose or function of something

• use foul or abusive language towards

• use wrongly or improperly or excessively

ill-use

verb

v

verb

• treat badly

maltreat

verb

v

verb

• treat badly

step

verb, noun

v, n

noun

• any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

• the distance covered by a step

• the act of changing location by raising the foot and setting it down

• support consisting of a place to rest the foot while ascending or descending a stairway

• relative position in a graded series

• a short distance

• the sound of a step of someone walking

• a musical interval of two semitones

• a mark of a foot or shoe on a surface

• a solid block joined to the beams in which the heel of a ship's mast or capstan is fixed

• a sequence of foot movements that make up a particular dance

verb

• shift or move by taking a step

• put down or press the foot, place the foot

• cause (a computer) to execute a single command

• treat badly

• furnish with steps

• move with one's feet in a specific manner

• walk a short distance to a specified place or in a specified manner

• place (a ship's mast) in its step

• measure (distances) by pacing

• move or proceed as if by steps into a new situation

Best Hypernyms For ILL-TREATED

Here is a list of related hypernyms for ill-treated, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (8)
Phrases (1)

Alternatives for ABUSED

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