mishandle

verb
UK: /ˌmɪsˈhændl/
US: /ˌmɪsˈhændl/

  1. To deal with something badly or without the necessary care or skill.

    1. Don't mishandle the eggs, they are fragile.
    2. The company mishandled the crisis, leading to a significant loss of public trust.

  2. To treat someone or something roughly or inappropriately.

    1. He mishandled the dog, causing it to bark.
    2. The authorities were accused of mishandling the protesters at the rally.

Synonyms

mismanage mistreat abuse botch bungle maltreat
mishandle noun

  1. Bad or careless treatment or management.

    1. The mishandle caused a problem.
    2. The investigation revealed a serious mishandle of funds within the organization.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "mishandle" in English means: To deal with something badly or without the necessary care or skill., To treat someone or something roughly or inappropriately..

The phonetic transcription of "mishandle" is /ˌmɪsˈhændl/ in British English and /ˌmɪsˈhændl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "mishandle": mismanage, mistreat, abuse, botch, bungle, maltreat.

Example usage of "mishandle": "Don't mishandle the eggs, they are fragile.". More examples on the page.