mishandle
verb (used with object)
to handle badly; maltreat.
mishandled
Example Sentences
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Raman, on the other hand, said Bass mishandled the city’s response to SB 79, even as the city failed to produce enough new homes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2026
They claim she has mishandled distribution of the funds and "cannot be trusted with the continued administration of the estate".
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
The board’s decision followed internal reports to directors that Manifold bullied employees, was verbally abusive and had mishandled company information, according to people familiar with the matter.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 29, 2026
On Thursday, according to Beijing’s readout of discussions, Xi warned t he U.S. could trigger conflict if the U.S. mishandled the situation—a slightly sharper version of what China has said before.
From Barron's ● May 15, 2026
Jody had been hard on her and others, but life had mishandled him too.
From "Their Eyes Were Watching God" by Zora Neale Hurston
