mishandle (Meaning)

Wordnet

mishandle (v)

make a mess of, destroy or ruin

manage badly or incompetently

Webster

mishandle (v. t.)

To handle ill or wrongly; to maltreat.

mishandle Sentence Examples

  1. The careless handling of sensitive documents resulted in a mishandling incident.
  2. The mishandling of hazardous materials posed a significant safety risk.
  3. The company was fined for mishandling employee records, violating privacy laws.
  4. The mishandling of the crisis led to a loss of public confidence.
  5. The mishandling of the patient's case by the medical team worsened their condition.
  6. The mishandling of the situation escalated into a major conflict.
  7. The mishandling of evidence in the criminal investigation compromised the case.
  8. The mishandling of the project timeline caused significant delays.
  9. The mishandling of funds by the organization raised concerns about embezzlement.
  10. The mishandling of the negotiations resulted in a missed opportunity for collaboration.

FAQs About the word mishandle

make a mess of, destroy or ruin, manage badly or incompetentlyTo handle ill or wrongly; to maltreat.

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The careless handling of sensitive documents resulted in a mishandling incident.

The mishandling of hazardous materials posed a significant safety risk.

The company was fined for mishandling employee records, violating privacy laws.

The mishandling of the crisis led to a loss of public confidence.