verb
mishandle
Mishandle (verb) means to manipulate something roughly, causing physical damage.
verb
1
To manipulate something roughly, causing physical damage.
2
To deal with a situation incorrectly or ineffectively; to make a mistake in handling a situation.
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Etymology
From Middle English mishandlen, equivalent to mis- + handle. Cognate with Saterland Frisian mishondelje, West Frisian mishandelje, Dutch mishandelen (“to mistreat”), German misshandeln (“to mistreat”).
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What is the meaning of mishandle?
"mishandle" (verb) means to manipulate something roughly, causing physical damage.
What are the different meanings of mishandle?
"mishandle" has 2 main meanings: 1. To manipulate something roughly, causing physical damage; 2. To deal with a situation incorrectly or ineffectively; to make a mistake in handling a situation.