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mishandle

[ mis-han-dl ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

verb (used with object)

, mis·han·dled, mis·han·dling.

mishandle

/ ˌmɪsˈhændəl /

First recorded in 1490–1500; mis- ¹ + handle

That misstep turned the narrative into how Romney would handle (or mishandle) a crisis, rather than keeping the focus on Obama.

A man hasn't many privileges in this country, but he might at least be allowed to mishandle his own rifle.

I hope they'll be all right careful of them pianos and not mishandle them so they'll get out of tune.

April 24, 2024gallimaufry

[gal-uh-maw-free ]

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