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illuse

ill-use
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [verb il-yooz; noun il-yoos]
    • /verb ˈɪlˈyuz; noun ˈɪlˈyus/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [verb il-yooz; noun il-yoos]
    • /verb ˈɪlˈyuz; noun ˈɪlˈyus/

Definitions of illuse word

  • verb with object illuse to treat badly, unjustly, cruelly, etc. 1
  • noun illuse Also, ill-usage. bad, unjust, or cruel treatment. 1

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Origin of illuse

First appearance:

before 1835
One of the 34% newest English words
First recorded in 1835-45

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Parts of speech for Illuse

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

illuse popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 51% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

illuse usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for illuse

verb illuse

  • squander — to spend or use (money, time, etc.) extravagantly or wastefully (often followed by away).
  • ill-treat — to treat badly; maltreat; abuse.
  • overwork — to cause to work too hard, too much, or too long; weary or exhaust with work (often used reflexively): Don't overwork yourself on that new job.
  • maltreat — to treat or handle badly, cruelly, or roughly; abuse: to maltreat a prisoner.
  • taint — the area between the testicles or vulva and the anus; the perineum.

Antonyms for illuse

verb illuse

  • 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.

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