ill-usage

ˌɪlˈjuːsɪdʒ
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Translation of ill-usage into German

Noun

1.

cruelty

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cruel treatment lacking compassion or kindness
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Misshandlung fschlechte Behandlung grausame Behandlung
  • The prisoners endured ill-usage in the harsh conditions.Die Gefangenen ertrugen Misshandlung unter den harten Bedingungen.
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ethics

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inhumane treatment violating basic human rights
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  • The report highlighted the ill-usage of workers in the factory.Der Bericht hob die Misshandlung der Arbeiter in der Fabrik hervor.
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Synonyms and analogies of ill-usage in English

Examples of ill-usage in a sentence

  • He spoke out against the ill-usage of animals.
  • The documentary exposed the ill-usage of animals in circuses.
  • He was appalled by the ill-usage of prisoners in the old regime.

Translations of "ill-usage" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
derMissbrauchnm.

The documentary sheds light on the ill-usage of the local environment.

Die Dokumentation wirft ein Licht auf den Missbrauch der lokalen Umwelt.

Children often suffer from ill-usage in situations where adults are indifferent.

Kinder leiden oft unter Missbrauch in Situationen, in denen Erwachsene gleichgültig sind.

The consequences of ill-usage can affect the entire society negatively.

Die Folgen von Missbrauch können sich negativ auf die gesamte Gesellschaft auswirken.

Public protests emerged in response to the ill-usage of civil rights.

Öffentliche Proteste entstanden als Reaktion auf den Missbrauch der Bürgerrechte.

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ill-usage: Examples and translations in context

Public officials must be held accountable for any ill-usage of their position.

Öffentliche Amtsträger müssen für jeden Missbrauch ihrer Position zur Verantwortung gezogen werden.

Lessons on preventing ill-usage should be included in school curriculums.

Lektionen zur Verhinderung von Missbrauch sollten in den Lehrplan der Schule aufgenommen werden.

Reports of ill-usage among inmates raised significant concern among human rights activists.

Berichte über Missbrauch unter Gefangenen verursachten große Besorgnis bei Menschenrechtsaktivisten.

We must address the ill-usage of resources in our community to improve conditions.

Wir müssen den Missbrauch von Ressourcen in unserer Gemeinde angehen, um die Bedingungen zu verbessern.

The movie portrays the ill-usage of individuals during times of war.

Der Film zeigt den Missbrauch von Individuen in Kriegszeiten.

She discussed the ill-usage of animals in various entertainment industries.

Sie diskutierte den Missbrauch von Tieren in verschiedenen Unterhaltungsindustrien.

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