What is the meaning of ill-used?

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verb

Treat badly.
- usage: "This boss abuses his workers"; "She is always stepping on others to get ahead"
- synonyms: mistreat, maltreat, abuse, ill-use, step, ill-treat

adjective

Of persons; taken advantage of.
- usage: "after going out of his way to help his friend get the job he felt not appreciated but used"
- synonyms: exploited, put-upon, used, victimized, victimised

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