Translations for mishandle in the English»Spanish Dictionary

mishandle [Am ˌmɪsˈhænd(ə)l, Brit mɪsˈhand(ə)l] VB trans

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1. mishandle (deal with ineptly):

mishandle affair/case

the police have mishandled the whole business

la policía no ha sabido llevar el asunto

2. mishandle (treat roughly):

mishandle person/object

Translations for mishandle in the English»Spanish Dictionary (Go to Spanish»English)

mishandle [ˌmisˈhændl] VB trans

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1. mishandle (handle without care):

mishandle

2. mishandle (maltreat):

mishandle

3. mishandle (deal badly with):

mishandle

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desgobernar un asunto

to mishandle an affair

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This exponential number of scenarios can provide for numerous opportunities to mishandle leads in such a way as to reduce their value. en.wikipedia.org

The glass-beaded surface can develop noticeable dark spots with age or mishandling as the beads can wear off. en.wikipedia.org

There he lost his left eye while mishandling explosives. en.wikipedia.org

Several participants reported they were mishandled by police. en.wikipedia.org

Access is restricted by law or regulation to particular groups of people, and mishandling can incur criminal penalties and loss of respect. en.wikipedia.org

However, it will defend itself and strike if provoked, mishandled, or prevented from escaping. en.wikipedia.org

The film opens with the final dress rehearsal before opening night, with the cast still forgetting lines, missing cues, and mishandling props. en.wikipedia.org

Some goods are lost through mishandling, poor record keeping, or theft, a category euphemistically called "shrinkage". en.wikipedia.org

Many detainees suffocated to death due to gross mishandling by the military. en.wikipedia.org

The city council has a history of mishandling funds. en.wikipedia.org

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