ill-treated

The word “ill-treated” has 3 syllables: ill-treat-ed

It's pronounced as /ɪl ˈtriːtɪd/


What is synonym and antonym for ill-treated?

In the thesaurus, “ill-treated” has 4 synonyms and 3 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for ill-treated along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for ill-treated

  • abused
  • bullied
  • mistreated
  • tortured

Antonyms for ill-treated

  • cherished
  • fostered
  • nurtured

Meanings of ill-treated

  • verb
    1. To treat someone or something badly or unkindly; to abuse or mistreat.

Example Sentences

  • The rescue organization rehabilitated several animals that had been ill-treated by their previous owners.
  • Despite their best efforts, some prisoners are still ill-treated in certain facilities.
  • The horse showed signs of trauma from being ill-treated in its previous home.
  • It is unacceptable to tolerate anyone being ill-treated due to their race, gender, or any other factor.
  • The campaign aims to raise awareness about the importance of reporting instances where animals are being ill-treated.

On this page you'll find 7 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to ill-treated, such as: abused, bullied, cherished, fostered, mistreated, nurtured, tortured.

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