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mishandling

/mɪˈshænd.lɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does mishandling mean?

verb

The act of handling something in a careless or incompetent manner. The act of mishandling something can result in damage or loss.

Example

"The company's mishandling of the crisis led to a significant loss of public trust."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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