Pronunciation: /ˈɪlˌjuz/
noun the improper or harmful use of something
A1 Ill-use of resources can lead to inefficiency.
A2 The ill-use of power can have negative consequences.
B1 The company was criticized for its ill-use of customer data.
B2 The ill-use of public funds resulted in a scandal.
C1 The ill-use of authority by government officials is a serious issue.
C2 The ill-use of technology can have far-reaching implications for society.
verb to treat something or someone in a harmful or improper way
A1 She ill-uses her toys by throwing them around.
A2 The teacher warned the students not to ill-use the school's computers.
B1 The company was criticized for ill-using its power to manipulate prices.
B2 The politician was accused of ill-using public funds for personal gain.
C1 The dictator was known to ill-use his authority to suppress dissent.
C2 The investigation revealed how the corporation had ill-used its influence to evade regulations.
formal It is unacceptable to ill-use your authority for personal gain.
informal Don't ill-use your power just because you can.
slang Stop ill-using your privileges, it's not cool.
figurative She felt like her trust had been ill-used by her so-called friend.
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