ill-use

Example Sentences

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"She did not ill-use me. Indeed, I do not believe that she ever knew that I was there at all. Is that not peculiar?"

From "Stardust" by Neil Gaiman

But she claims that the day will be fine and not ill-use her.

From The Browning Cyclop?dia A Guide to the Study of the Works of Robert Browning by Berdoe, Edward

"Will they ill-treat or ill-use her, Martin?" said Emma.

From The Settlers in Canada by Marryat, Frederick

And to think that any man could ill-use a creature like that,” half to herself; but Fay drooped her head as she heard her.

From Wee Wifie by Carey, Rosa Nouchette

Yes, we may so ill-use our bodies that the watchman sleeps at his post!

From My Daily Meditation for the Circling Year by Jowett, John Henry