mishandle
/ˌmɪsˈhændl̟/
- Verb
- to deal with or manage (something) badly or incorrectly
- The police mishandled the investigation.
- to touch or treat (something) in a way that causes damage
- mishandle a package
- Apples are easily bruised when they are mishandled.
- to fail to catch or hold (a ball) properly
- The shortstop mishandled the throw.
- The quarterback fumbled when he mishandled the snap.