ill-usage

The word “ill-usage” has 3 syllables: ill-us-age

It's pronounced as /ˈɪlˌjuːsɪdʒ/


What is synonym and antonym for ill-usage?

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

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


Synonyms for ill-usage

Antonyms for ill-usage

  • application
  • employment
  • use

Meanings of ill-usage

  • noun
    1. Bad, cruel or unkind treatment.

Example Sentences

  • The advocate fought against the ill-usage of human rights in oppressive regimes around the world.
  • The legislation aimed to address the ill-usage of power by corporations, ensuring fair treatment of workers.
  • The novel highlighted the consequences of societal ill-usage, portraying the struggles of marginalized communities.
  • The campaign raised awareness about the ill-usage of natural resources, urging people to adopt sustainable practices.
  • The investigation exposed the ill-usage of public funds by government officials, leading to calls for accountability and reform.

On this page you'll find 7 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to ill-usage, such as: application, employment, ill-treatment, maltreatment, mismanagement, mistreatment, use.

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Related Words

ill-treatment

  • ache
  • bruise
  • corruption
  • discomfort
  • exploitation
  • expulsion
  • harm
  • ill-usage
  • imprisonment
  • killing
  • maltreatment
  • massacre
  • misappropriation
  • mismanagement
  • mistreatment
  • misuse
  • murder
  • oppression
  • outrage
  • pain
  • prostitution
  • squandering
  • suffering
  • torture
  • waste

ill-treatments

  • ache
  • bruise
  • corruption
  • discomfort
  • exploitation
  • expulsion
  • harm
  • ill-usages
  • imprisonment
  • killing
  • maltreatment
  • maltreatments
  • massacre
  • misappropriation
  • mismanagements
  • mistreatment
  • mistreatments
  • misuse
  • murder
  • oppression
  • outrage
  • pain
  • prostitution
  • squandering
  • suffering
  • torture
  • waste

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