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Mishandled

To manipulate something roughly, causing physical damage.

📖 Definitions of "Mishandled"

verb
  1. 1

    To manipulate something roughly, causing physical damage.

    "If you mishandle a fragile package, the contents may break."

  2. 2

    To deal with a situation incorrectly or ineffectively; to make a mistake in handling a situation.

    "The prime minister was accused of mishandling the diplomatic crisis."

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