mishandle

Pronunciation: /mɪsˈhændəl/

The English word “mishandle” has 5 meanings listed here.

verb

To manipulate something roughly, causing physical damage.
To deal with a situation incorrectly or ineffectively; to make a mistake in handling a situation.

noun

Rough manipulation which causes physical damage.
Ineffective or incorrect deal.
Improper, wrong, or bad usage or treatment; abuse.

Etymology

From Middle English mishandlen, equivalent to mis- + handle. Cognate with Saterland Frisian mishondelje, West Frisian mishandelje, Dutch mishandelen (“to mistreat”), German misshandeln (“to mistreat”).

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