ILL-USE Synonyms
There are 9 hypernyms of the word ill-use. (close relations)
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| abuse | verb, nounv, 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 | ||||||
| maltreat | verbv | |||||
verb • treat badly | ||||||
| mistreat | verbv | |||||
verb • treat badly | ||||||
| exploit | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a notable achievement verb • use or manipulate to one's advantage • draw from; make good use of • work excessively hard | ||||||
| mishandle | verbv | |||||
verb • make a mess of, destroy or ruin • manage badly or incompetently | ||||||
| misuse | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • improper or excessive use verb • apply to a wrong thing or person; apply badly or incorrectly • change the inherent purpose or function of something | ||||||
| oppress | verbv | |||||
verb • come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority • cause to suffer | ||||||
| wrong | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective • not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth • contrary to conscience or morality or law • based on or acting or judging in error noun • that which is contrary to the principles of justice or law • any harm or injury resulting from a violation of a legal right adverb • in an incorrect manner adjective satellite • not appropriate for a purpose or occasion • not functioning properly • not in accord with established usage or procedure • used of the side of cloth or clothing intended to face inward • badly timed • characterized by errors; not agreeing with a model or not following established rules verb • treat unjustly; do wrong to | ||||||
| ill-treat | verbv | |||||
verb • treat badly | ||||||
| step | verb, nounv, 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 | ||||||
