mishandle

the officer had mishandled the situation.

Baseball To mishandle a ground ball.

Our company lost an important order because the directors mishandled the whole affair.

The company mishandled the customer complaint, leading to a loss of business.

It is important not to mishandle delicate equipment in the laboratory.

The politician's team mishandled the public relations crisis, causing a scandal.

The coach was criticized for mishandling the team's strategy during the game.

The police officer was suspended for mishandling evidence in the investigation.

The teacher was reprimanded for mishandling a student's disciplinary issue.

The company's reputation suffered when they mishandled the product launch.

The chef was fired for mishandling food and causing a health hazard.

The mishandling of confidential information led to a security breach in the organization.

The mishandling of funds by the treasurer resulted in a financial scandal for the charity.