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MISHANDLING

(verb, noun)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Mishandling.

Mishandling - as a verb

Make a mess of, destroy or ruin

Example: "I botched the dinner and we had to eat out"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
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Manage badly or incompetently

Example: "The funds were mismanaged"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
misconduct17mismanage14

Mishandling - as a noun

Incorrect handling; mismanagement.

Example Sentences

"The mishandling of evidence by the police led to the suspect's acquittal."
"The mishandling of sensitive information compromised the security of the company."
"The mishandling of the fragile package resulted in its contents being broken."
"The mishandling of the situation only escalated the conflict further."
"The mishandling of funds by the treasurer caused financial discrepancies."
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Word Game Points

Is MISHANDLING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, mishandling is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

MISHANDLING has a SCRABBLE points total of 18.

Is MISHANDLING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, mishandling is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
MISHANDLING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 22.

Is MISHANDLING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, mishandling is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
MISHANDLING has a WORDFEUD points total of 19.

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