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MISHANDLES

(verb)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Mishandles.

Mishandles - 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

Example Sentences

"He mishandles the delicate equipment."
"The chef mishandles the ingredients and ruins the recipe."
"She mishandles the fragile vase and it shatters into pieces."
"The teacher mishandles the students' concerns and dismisses them."
"The mechanic mishandles the engine and causes more damage."
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Word Game Points

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

MISHANDLES has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is MISHANDLES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, mishandles is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
MISHANDLES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

Is MISHANDLES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, mishandles is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
MISHANDLES has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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