Mishandle and Misrule

Mishandle

Mishandle verb - To inflict physical or emotional harm upon.

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

Nearby Word: mishandling

Misrule

Misrule verb - To manage badly.
Usage example: accused of misruling his island nation to the point of economic collapse

Mishandle and misrule are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Mishandle" instead a verb "Misrule".

Nearby Words: misruled, misruling
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