Sekirov Dictionary

mishandle

/mɪsˈhændəl/

noun 3
verb 2
forms 3

noun3

Rough manipulation which causes physical damage.
Ineffective or incorrect deal.
Improper, wrong, or bad usage or treatment; abuse.

verb2

•
To manipulate something roughly, causing physical damage.
- If you mishandle a fragile package, the contents may break.
•
To deal with a situation incorrectly or ineffectively; to make a mistake in handling a situation.
- The prime minister was accused of mishandling the diplomatic crisis.

forms

mishandled · mishandling · mishandles

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