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mis·han·dle
 mishandle
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- pronunciation:
- mihs
haen
d
 l
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb)
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transitive verb |
| inflections: |
mishandles, mishandling, mishandled |
| definition 1: |
to deal with in an inefficient or unsatisfactory way; mismanage.
They badly mishandled the client's account.- similar words:
- misconduct
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| definition 2: |
to physically mistreat; handle roughly.
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| related words: |
abuse |
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