Antonyms for mishandle


Grammar : Verb
Spell : mis-han-dl
Phonetic Transcription : mɪsˈhæn dl


Definition of mishandle

Origin :
  • c.1500, from mis- (1) + handle (v.). Related: Mishandled; mishandling.
  • verb bobble
Example sentences :
  • I hope they'll be all right careful of them pianos and not mishandle them so they'll get out of tune.
  • Extract from : « Bucky O'Connor » by William MacLeod Raine
  • A man hasn't many privileges in this country, but he might at least be allowed to mishandle his own rifle.
  • Extract from : « Life's Handicap » by Rudyard Kipling

Synonyms for mishandle

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