ill used

past tense of ill-use

/ɪlˈjuzd/
adjective
  1. Treated badly or unfairly; abused or mistreated.
    • The ill-used tenants complained to the landlord about the broken heater.
    • The ill-used dog was finally rescued by the animal shelter.
    • She felt ill-used by her employer after working overtime without pay.
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