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Meaning of mishandle
The primary meaning of "mishandle" is to handle something clumsily or incompetently.
Etymology of mishandle
The word "mishandle" originated in the 15th century from the combination of "mis-" (meaning wrong or badly) and "handle" (meaning to touch or manage)
Historically, the term has been used to describe a range of actions from physical clumsiness to managerial incompetence
Synonyms
mismanage
bungle
botch
fumble
blunder
err
mistake
slip
trip
stumble
flub
muddle
mess
misdirect
misguide
maltreat
mishandling
abuse
neglect
misgovern
misrule
misadminister
misapply
misappropriate
misbehave
misconduct
misinterpret
misjudge
mislead
misplace
misrepresent
mistreat
misuse
misallocate
misassign
Definitions
- To handle something or someone clumsily or incompetently
- * To treat someone or something badly or unfairly
- * To manage or deal with a situation poorly
Usage Examples
- The new employee mishandled the customer's complaint, leading to a negative review
- * The company mishandled the crisis, failing to address the concerns of the public
- * The athlete mishandled the ball, resulting in a turnover