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

Sir, it is by force and not by right that you lay hands on the property of the Church, of which you make such ill-use.

From The Red True Story Book by Ford, H. J. (Henry Justice)

He had had no chance against the ruffians, as they were numerous, but they did not attempt to ill-use him in any way.

From The Bronze Eagle A Story of the Hundred Days by Orczy, Emmuska Orczy, Baroness

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

From The Settlers in Canada by Marryat, Frederick

"There will be the collieshangie when they see our marks in the snaw, but they'll founder their horses on the brae and ill-use time tae nae purpose, if just we get ower the common."

From The McBrides A Romance of Arran by Sillars, John