adj
Meaning 1
Having been treated badly.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
ill-used
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verb
Meaning 2
simple past and past participle of ill-use
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: form-of, participle, past
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adjective satellite
Meaning 3
of persons; taken advantage of
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- after going out of his way to help his friend get the job he felt not appreciated but used
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: exploited, put-upon, used, victimized, victimised
Antonyms: none provided
History
Etymology
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