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Misuse (3-5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

ill-treat

'misuse' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

This is the entire clue.

(Other definitions for ill-treat that I've seen before include "Misuse" , "Subject to cruel or abusive usage" , "Abuse" , "Act cruelly towards (someone)" , "Use someone badly or cruelly" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian and The Mirror.
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