mishandle
Wordto handle or manage something badly
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to handle or manage something badly
to quote someone or something incorrectly
a fact or argument that settles something decisively
to dig up something buried, especially a body
to sing or speak with a high, quivering sound
a person who works on the same ship as you
a loud, confused noise made by a crowd of people
not allowed or not acceptable, especially in a legal or official situation
to burn a dead body to ashes, usually as part of a funeral process
to show that you think something is silly or not worth taking seriously
the crime of controlling a prostitute and taking money from their work
a thin piece of cloth used to cover or partly cover something
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
a rapid, quavering sound, especially in singing or music
the feathers fixed to the back of an arrow or dart to help it fly straight
something that makes a serious situation seem ridiculous, unfair, or absurd
the front edge of a step or stair
a small amount of flirting or playful romantic interest
kind and loving in a way that shows close support and care
before; earlier than
a person who regularly posts angry or negative comments online
related to old records, documents, or materials kept for study or reference
a small detail or rule that may seem unimportant but can affect a decision or result
the act of moving a boat by pushing a pole against the bottom of the water
based on the facts and details of a situation
to make someone feel annoyed, upset, or disappointed
more able or skilled than someone or something else
to breathe air out of your lungs
a sharp point or projection, especially on a tool or piece of metal
to give out or provide something to people
something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level
sexually unconventional or involving unusual sexual practices
a person who sells illegal drugs
a minor crime, especially one less serious than a felony
to make a short, high-pitched sound
a medical tool used to inject or remove liquid
a way of getting around a rule or law because of a gap or weakness in it
a drug that affects the mind or body, especially one that is illegal or used for pain relief
firm and determined; not willing to change your mind
the sound made by bells or similar metal tubes
happening in a fixed order, one thing after another
used to show surprise, annoyance, or frustration
a loud, harsh, high-pitched sound
to criticize someone sharply, especially for bad behavior
a lawyer appointed by the government to defend someone who cannot afford one
relating to marriage or to a married couple
set back into a surface so it does not stick out
a place where dead bodies are kept until they are identified or examined
moving up and down suddenly and forcefully, like a horse kicking out
a police department that investigates complaints against officers
not acceptable in polite society; considered improper or rude
a place where nudists live or stay together
a place where people go to get a massage
the act of putting a plant into a pot or container
a person who controls prostitutes and takes money from them
always telling the truth; honest
a rude, exaggerated way of saying you are very annoyed or frustrated
to make it possible for something to happen
used to say something that is bold, rude, or about a taboo topic
a sarcastic way of saying someone does not have to wait
the person who is best suited to do something or help with it
a place where people get massages, especially one that may be linked to illegal sex work
the act of demanding money or something else by threatening to reveal damaging information
to provide someone or something with the things needed for a particular purpose
the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion
a short, sharp ringing sound
to land or settle lightly on something
to hit a surface with short, quick knocks
proof that someone was somewhere else when a crime happened
to shoot and kill someone with a gun
an FBI or other government detective
to stay in a place secretly, especially to avoid being found or arrested
completely naked
to make someone feel excited and eager
to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking
a police raid that finds and seizes illegal drugs
wooden boards or panels used to cover a wall
the practice of having sex with people in exchange for money
used to strongly agree with someone
the loss of a pregnancy before the baby can survive
the act of giving weapons to people or preparing them for fighting
out of favor with someone; not liked by them
to laugh quietly
a group of wild boars
to contact someone again after an earlier conversation, meeting, or message
personal belongings, especially ones you carry with you
elegant, polished, and cultured in style or manner
to notice or see someone or something unexpectedly
a small amount of something that is left after the rest has been removed or used
the upper part of a city or town, especially away from the center
the process of shaping metal or other material with machine tools
the first nuclear bomb ever made or used
a person's belongings, especially the ones they take with them when traveling or moving
a room where police or court staff keep someone for a short time before they are moved or released
the cheapest travel class on a ship or train
a member-owned financial organization where people can save money and borrow money
used in a ceremony or connected with one
involved in a situation, often without wanting to be
to do something difficult or unpleasant that you planned or agreed to do
the harmful or excessive use of illegal drugs