mishandle Synonyms
mishandle Meaning
mishandle (v)
make a mess of, destroy or ruin
manage badly or incompetently
mishandle (v. t.)
To handle ill or wrongly; to maltreat.
mishandle Sentence Examples
- 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.
- The mishandling of the patient's case by the medical team worsened their condition.
- The mishandling of the situation escalated into a major conflict.
- The mishandling of evidence in the criminal investigation compromised the case.
- The mishandling of the project timeline caused significant delays.
- The mishandling of funds by the organization raised concerns about embezzlement.
- 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.
mistreat, manhandle, bully,abuse, misuse, molest, torture, take apart, ill-treat, mess over
care (for), nurture, cherish, foster, care (for),foster, nurture, cherish, spoil, humor
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.
