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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 | ||||
| 95% | 12 | Exact Match! | ||
noun • cruel or inhumane treatment | ||||
| 43% | 12 | Abusive behavior | ||
noun • cruel or inhumane treatment | ||||
Ill Treatment
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ABUSE which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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ABUSE
Updated: October 13, 2023
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