ill-using

The word “ill-using” has 3 syllables: ill-us-ing

It's pronounced as /ˈɪl ˈjuːzɪŋ/

What is synonym and antonym for ill-using?

In the thesaurus, “ill-using” has 27 synonyms and 12 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for ill-using

abusing
brutalizing
bullying
burning
harassing
harming
hurting
ill-treating
injuring
kicking around
maltreating
manhandling
messing over
mishandling
mistreating
misusing
molesting
oppressing
outraging
persecuting
sandbagging
taking apart
tormenting
torturing
victimizing
violating
wronging

Antonyms for ill-using

babying
cherishing
coddling
favoring
fostering
gratifying
humoring
indulging
mollycoddling
nurturing
pampering
spoiling

Meanings of ill-using

verb
1. To treat someone badly, cruelly or unkindly.

Example Sentences

The company was accused of ill-using its employees by enforcing exploitative working conditions.
The government's policies were criticized for ill-using taxpayer money, leading to widespread protests.
He realized he had been ill-using his privilege and vowed to use it to advocate for marginalized communities instead.
The report exposed instances of authorities ill-using their power to suppress dissent and freedom of speech.
Animal rights activists protested against the circus for ill-using animals for entertainment purposes.

On this page you'll find 39 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to ill-using, such as: abusing, babying, brutalizing, bullying, burning, cherishing, coddling.

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