mishandle
verb (used with object)
to handle badly; maltreat.
have mishandled
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present perfectof mishandle.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Braun appealed the finding and suggested that the man who collected the testing specimen might have mishandled it.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 15, 2024
She says she understands the distrust that victims' families harbour toward Chile's institutions, some of which have mishandled investigations.
From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2023
“This process ensured that reports submitted during the time period when the Wisconsin National Guard was found to have mishandled reports were reviewed by an experienced prosecutor, investigator, and victim services specialist.”
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 19, 2021
Earlier in his career, during his bumpy rise from top prospect to major league ace, Giolito said he might have mishandled a hyped matchup like the one with Flaherty.
From Fox News ● May 26, 2021
"Nay, I scarce think that they would have mishandled you so," said Alleyne in surprise.
From The White Company by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
