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MISHANDLE

(verb, noun)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Mishandle.

Mishandle - as a verb

Make a mess of, destroy or ruin

Example: "I botched the dinner and we had to eat out"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
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Manage badly or incompetently

Example: "The funds were mismanaged"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
misconductmismanage

Mishandle - as a noun

Rough manipulation which causes physical damage.

Ineffective or incorrect deal.

Improper, wrong, or bad usage or treatment; abuse.

Example Sentences

"He mishandled the fragile vase and it shattered into pieces."
"The company mishandled the customer's complaint and lost their business."
"She often mishandles her responsibilities and fails to meet deadlines."
"The detective mishandled the evidence and compromised the investigation."
"The airline mishandled the passengers' luggage, causing a lot of inconvenience."
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Word Game Points

Is MISHANDLE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, mishandle is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

MISHANDLE has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.

Is MISHANDLE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, mishandle is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
MISHANDLE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is MISHANDLE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, mishandle is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
MISHANDLE has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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