Mishandle and Stumble

Mishandle

Mishandle verb - To inflict physical or emotional harm upon.

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

Nearby Word: mishandling

Stumble

Stumble verb - To make a mistake.
Usage example: that network announcer rarely stumbles when he's on the air

Mishandle and stumble are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Mishandle" instead a verb "Stumble".

Nearby Words: stumbled, stumbling
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