Mishandling synonyms
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The definition of abuse is the use of something for the wrong purpose.
Physically harmful treatment
Physically harmful treatment
Bad or harsh treatment
The misuse of something, incorrectly using (applying) something, a wrong application.
The act of taking improperly, including the use of another’s property or work.
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Improper, unlawful, or incorrect use; misapplication.
A sexual practice or act considered abnormal; sexual deviance; immorality.
help (related)
(--- Archaic) A person employed to help, especially a farm worker or domestic servant.
treat well (related)
Wrong, often corrupt use
To seize (goods) by force
To clear of contents by forcing air through.
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To do (something) badly or awkwardly
Fumble is defined as to clumsily search or handle, or to lose hold of an object, particularly in football.
To say (something) in a faltering manner.
Botch is defined as to make errors or do something in a clumsy, sloppy manner.
To misconduct is to manage badly, or to behave improperly.
To manage an area of responsibility in a way which is inept, incompetent, or dishonest.
To do harm to; hurt, damage, etc.
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To treat wrongly or badly
Misuse is defined as to use in the wrong way, or to abuse.
To treat in a rough or cruel way; abuse.
To treat unfairly, unkindly, or cruelly; use badly; abuse
To treat unkindly, cruelly, or unfairly; harm; abuse; maltreat
To use improperly or excessively; misuse:
Muddle is defined as to mix up, confuse or think in a confused way, or to mix up a drink.
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Blunder means to say or do something in a careless or stupid way.
To turn to an improper use; misuse
To appropriate dishonestly for one's own use; embezzle.
helping (related)
To refrain from; avoid or resist. Used with can or cannot:
correcting (related)
To speak to or communicate with (someone) in order to point out a mistake or error.
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Find another word for mishandling. In this page you can discover 35 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for mishandling, like: abuse, ill-treatment, maltreatment, mistreatment, misusage, misapplication, misappropriation, misuse, perversion, help and treat well.