mishandle
verb (used with object)
to handle badly; maltreat.
mishandling
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present participleof mishandle.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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"We must sincerely reflect on the mishandling that occurred," he added.
From Barron's ● Sep. 30, 2026
Medtronic faces several proposed class-action lawsuits over the breach, alleging mishandling of health information and poor cybersecurity.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026
The motive, Tan alleged in the lawsuit, was fear by department officials that they would be sued by Salehpour’s family for mishandling the case.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 18, 2026
The decision to charge such a high-ranking official for mishandling classified documents is "rare" but not unprecedented, said Carrie Cordero, a senior fellow at the Center for a New American Security.
From BBC ● Jun. 26, 2026
Jones was a large man and strong enough to shake off his attackers, but he did not respond to his mishandling with force of his own.
From "An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793" by Jim Murphy
