Mishandle

Scrabble:15 ptsWWF:17 pts9 letters
Definition of Mishandle

verb

  1. To manipulate something roughly, causing physical damage.

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

  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."

Anagrams of Mishandle

No exact anagrams found for "mishandle". This word has a unique letter combination.

+1 Letter Anagrams

Words formed by adding one letter to "mishandle" and rearranging:

Synonyms & Antonyms

Word Validity & Sources

SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024

Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.

About the Word "Mishandle"

Mishandle is a 9-letter word that scores 15 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends.

Using "Mishandle" in Word Games

When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "mishandle" is a high-scoring word.