ill-treat
The word “ill-treat” has 2 syllables: ill-treat.
It's pronounced as /ɪlˈtrit/.
What is synonym and antonym for ill-treat?
In the thesaurus, “ill-treat” has 5 synonyms and 4 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for ill-treat along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for ill-treat
- abuse
- bully
- maltreat
- mistreat
- torture
Antonyms for ill-treat
- baby
- cherish
- foster
- nurture
Meanings of ill-treat
- verb
- To treat someone or something badly or unkindly; to abuse or mistreat.
Example Sentences
- The animal shelter rescued several dogs that had been ill-treated by their previous owners.
- It is unacceptable to ill-treat anyone based on their ethnicity or religion.
- The government passed laws to protect vulnerable populations from being ill-treated in the workplace.
- She couldn't understand why anyone would ill-treat such a gentle creature as a kitten.
- The campaign aimed to raise awareness about the consequences of ill-treating the environment for future generations.
On this page you'll find 9 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to ill-treat, such as: abuse, baby, bully, cherish, foster, maltreat, mistreat.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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