Damage and Mishandle

Damage

Damage verb - To reduce the soundness, effectiveness, or perfection of.

Mishandle and damage are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Mishandle" instead a verb "Damage".

Nearby Words: damaged, damaging, damageable

Mishandle

Mishandle verb - To inflict physical or emotional harm upon.

Damage and mishandle are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Damage" instead a verb "Mishandle".

Nearby Word: mishandling

Both words in one sentence

  • Video Game / Alien Swarm Leeroy Jenkins: Players who attempt to speed run a map and not tell anyone else (which will usually get the Leeroy killed or their team killed) and/or guys who mishandle power weapons like the Flamethrower and constantly cause friendly fire damage with them.
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