mishandle

verb

mis·han·dle (ˌ)mis-ˈhan-dᵊl

mishandled; mishandling; mishandles

Synonyms of mishandle next

transitive verb

: to treat roughly : maltreat

: to deal with or manage wrongly or ignorantly

Examples of mishandle in a Sentence

The police mishandled the investigation. Apples are easily bruised when they are mishandled. The shortstop mishandled the throw. The quarterback fumbled when he mishandled the snap.

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The new rule also requires loaner accommodations for wheelchairs or scooters that are mishandled and provides more protection to passengers in the event of loss or damage. —

Alexandra Skores, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024 Trump was also facing federal cases accusing him of mishandling classified documents and illegally trying to overturn the 2020 presidential election's result, along with a separate Georgia case related to the 2020 race in the state. —

Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024 O’Connell mishandled the snap, and it was recovered by Chiefs LB Nick Bolton. —

Vic Tafur, The Athletic, 30 Nov. 2024 Tagovailoa fumbled three times in the 28-27 loss to Arizona, including mishandling a snap that resulted in a safety. —

Steve Svekis, Sun Sentinel, 17 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for mishandle