Definition of "mishandle"

mishandle

/mɪsˈhændəl/

verb
third-person singular simple present mishandles, present participle mishandling, simple past and past participle mishandled
1. (transitive) To manipulate something roughly, causing physical damage.
2. (transitive) To deal with a situation incorrectly or ineffectively; to make a mistake in handling a situation.
noun
countable and uncountable, plural mishandles
1. Rough manipulation which causes physical damage.
2. Ineffective or incorrect deal.
3. Improper, wrong, or bad usage or treatment; abuse.