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ILL-USED Synonyms

There are 11 synonyms of the word ill-used. (exact relations)
There are 14 hypernyms of the word ill-used. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for ILL-USED

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abused
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• subjected to cruel treatment

adjective satellite

• used improperly or excessively especially drugs

maltreated
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• subjected to cruel treatment

mistreated
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• subjected to cruel treatment

misused
adjectiveadj
adjective

• used incorrectly or carelessly or for an improper purpose

oppressed
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• burdened psychologically or mentally

enslaved
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• make a slave of; bring into servitude

exploited
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• developed or used to greatest advantage

adjective satellite

• (of persons) taken advantage of

put-upon
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• (of persons) taken advantage of

used
verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj
adjective

• employed in accomplishing something

adjective satellite

• (of persons) taken advantage of

• previously used or owned by another

victimised
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective satellite

• (of persons) taken advantage of

victimized
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• (of persons) taken advantage of

Best Hypernyms For ILL-USED

Here is a list of related hypernyms for ill-used, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (14)
abused disregarded exploited harassed humiliated maltreated mistreated neglected oppressed victimized bullied manipulated persecuted wronged

Alternatives for ABUSED

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