mishandle

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Synonyms: manhandle, mishandled, mishandles, miskindle

Antonyms: manhandle, mishandled, mishandles, miskindle

Related words from Datamuse; suggestions, not definitions.

Verb

1. {{lb|en|transitive}} To [[manipulate]] something roughly, causing [[physical]] [[damage]].
2. {{lb|en|transitive}} To [[deal]] with a situation [[incorrect]]ly or [[ineffectively]]; to make a mistake in handling a situation.

Noun

1. [[rough|Rough]] [[manipulation]] which causes [[physical]] [[damage]].
2. [[ineffective|Ineffective]] or [[incorrect]] [[deal]].
3. [[improper|Improper]], [[wrong]], or [[bad]] [[usage]] or [[treatment]]; [[abuse]].

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