ill-treat
🇺🇸
/ˌɪl ˈtriːt/
🇬🇧
/ˌɪl ˈtriːt/
verb
R
to be mean or unfair to someone
The cruel boss ill-treated his employees by making them work long hours without pay.
translation
to be mean or unfair to someone
Word Forms
3rd Present
ill-treats
Past
ill-treated
Perfect
ill-treated
Progressive
ill-treating