The severity of 'mishandle' depends on the situation's context; can imply negligence or simple mistakes.

Context Matters

Using 'mishandle' suggests a negative outcome resulted from the action.

Negative Outcome

'Mishandle' often implies that someone was responsible for the wrong handling.

'Mishandle' can imply carelessness, especially when dealing with delicate objects.

This definition refers to the physical mishandling that causes damage to objects.

Use 'mishandle' to describe actions that result in damage, not just poor handling.