Mishandle Crossword Clue
While searching our database we found 1 possible solution for the: Mishandle crossword clue. This crossword clue was last seen on September 8 2024 Newsday Crossword puzzle. The solution we have for Mishandle has a total of 5 letters.
| Rank | Answer | Clue | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99% | ABUSE | Mishandle | Newsday |
| 20% | USEANALIAS | Mishandle documents? | Wall Street Journal |
| 20% | MESSEDUP | Mishandled the situation | Wall Street Journal |
| 20% | MUFFS | Mishandles | Wall Street Journal |
Definition
| • | To put to a wrong use; to misapply; to misuse; to put to a bad use; to use for a wrong purpose or end; to pervert; as, to abuse inherited gold; to make an excessive use of; as, to abuse one's authority. |
| • | To use ill; to maltreat; to act injuriously to; to punish or to tax excessively; to hurt; as, to abuse prisoners, to abuse one's powers, one's patience. |
| • | To revile; to reproach coarsely; to disparage. |
| • | To dishonor. |
| • | To violate; to ravish. |
| • | To deceive; to impose on. |
| • | Improper treatment or use; application to a wrong or bad purpose; misuse; as, an abuse of our natural powers; an abuse of civil rights, or of privileges or advantages; an abuse of language. |
| • | Physical ill treatment; injury. |
| • | A corrupt practice or custom; offense; crime; fault; as, the abuses in the civil service. |
| • | Vituperative words; coarse, insulting speech; abusive language; virulent condemnation; reviling. |
| • | Violation; rape; as, abuse of a female child. |
Recent Usage in Crossword Puzzles:
- Newsday: Sep 8, 2024
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