illtreat

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Definition of illtreat word

noun illtreat Alternative form of ill-treat. 1

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Parts of speech for Illtreat

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adjective

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adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

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exclamation

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illtreat popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for illtreat

verb illtreat

abuse — Abuse of someone is cruel and violent treatment of them.
dissipate — to scatter in various directions; disperse; dispel.
exhaust — Drain (someone) of their physical or mental resources; tire out.
ill-use — to treat badly, unjustly, cruelly, etc.
maltreat — to treat or handle badly, cruelly, or roughly; abuse: to maltreat a prisoner.

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Antonyms for illtreat

verb illtreat

hoard — a supply or accumulation that is hidden or carefully guarded for preservation, future use, etc.: a vast hoard of silver.
save — to rescue from danger or possible harm, injury, or loss: to save someone from drowning.
aid — Aid is money, equipment, or services that are provided for people, countries, or organizations who need them but cannot provide them for themselves.
assist — If you assist someone, you help them to do a job or task by doing part of the work for them.
calm — A calm person does not show or feel any worry, anger, or excitement.

All 90 Antonyms of illtreat

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