mishandle
Use Mishandle in a sentence
dl verb (used with object), mis·han·dled, mis·han·dling.
1.
to handle badly; maltreat: to mishandle a dog.
2.
to manage badly: to mishandle an estate.
3.
to lose or misplace: to mishandle baggage.
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| —vb | |
| (tr) to handle or treat badly or inefficiently | |
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Mishandle
is always a great word to know.
So is slumgullion. Does it mean:
| a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc. |
| a fool or simpleton; ninny. |
Example sentences
Ill-trained employees would mishandle or break the expensive machines.
Various statutes provide criminal penalties to those who mishandle information, and staff is informed of these consequences.
Describes a treatment program for couples who mishandle anger or are physically abusive.
These employees may download these solicitations and distribute or otherwise mishandle them without the company knowing.
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