Found 2 items, similar to ill-use.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: ill-use ill-use v : treat badly; “This boss abuses his workers”; “She is always stepping on others to get ahead” [syn: mistreat, maltreat, abuse, step, ill-treat]
English → English (gcide) Definition: ill-use ill-use \ill-use\ v. 1. to treat badly. Syn: mistreat, maltreat, abuse, ill-treat. [WordNet 1.5]