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mishandle

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Definitions

﹒To manage or deal with something in an inefficient, incompetent, or improper way.

﹒To handle an object or person roughly or carelessly.

Examples

﹒The company will face serious consequences if they continue to mishandle sensitive customer data.

﹒It is easy to mishandle delicate equipment if you have not been properly trained.

﹒The manager was criticized for how he chose to mishandle the internal conflict between his employees.

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