mishandle

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Verb

mishandle (mishandles, present participle mishandling; past and past participle mishandled)

1. (transitive) To manipulate something roughly, causing physical damage.

   If you mishandle a fragile package, the contents may break.

2. (transitive) 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.

Synonyms

• (manipulate roughly) misuse, handle roughly, handle incorrectly
• (handle a situation incorrectly) mismanage

Translations

• Spanish: llevar mal

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