mishandle
Wordto handle or manage something badly
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to handle or manage something badly
making something smooth and glossy
a man who dresses and behaves in a very showy, affected way
a long knife used in the Philippines for cutting plants or wood
the act of hunting or trapping rats
to move around the side of an enemy or obstacle to gain an advantage
a very small fish, often used as bait
the loss of something as a punishment or because a rule was broken
a soft cloth, usually made of wool or cotton, used for clothes or bedding
the ability to contact or reach someone, especially in get ahold of
make a problem, injury, or situation worse
to show that something is true or correct by giving evidence
the act of cutting food into small cubes
to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way
a link or set of links between things
to make something weaker, less effective, or less clear
something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level
the process of removing bones from meat or fish
a tall structure used for lifting heavy equipment or drilling for oil
to take something away from someone using legal or official authority
a loop of rope or wire that tightens when pulled
a drug that affects the mind or body, especially one that is illegal or used for pain relief
the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers
to officially tell someone to take a medicine or treatment
a cross with a figure of Jesus Christ on it
the quality of being very formal and following rules of etiquette closely
the sides of the face below the eyes
to move goods secretly across a border or into a country illegally
a group of businesses that work together to control prices and limit competition
locked with a key
covered with breadcrumbs or a similar coating before cooking
the act of following someone closely in order to watch them or spy on them
used for treating illness or helping you get better
a person or thing that checks something
a severe headache that often affects one side of the head and may cause nausea or vision problems
the act of making something clearer or easier to understand
a game in which a player or side must reach five points before the other side does
to indicate or suggest something
past tense and past participle of shoot
the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion
after something has already happened or been decided
while someone is doing something wrong, illegal, or secret
the news or gossip that people are saying about something
not getting much attention or being noticed
the sound of something, especially a clock, ticking
harm done in return for harm received; revenge
relaxed, subtle, and not flashy
relating to rules, discipline, or punishment for breaking rules
a hard outer cover that protects or encloses something
the act of making a mark or design by pressing a stamp onto something
a person who is likely to run away before a trial or punishment
a business partner who provides money but does not help run the business
to block or close something with bricks
proof that someone was somewhere else when a crime happened
to shoot and kill someone with a gun
a hard part inside the body of a person or animal
to make something clear or settled
unable to act, influence events, or change a situation
to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking
the fact of being connected with a group, organization, or cause
a series of short, sharp sounds
to cause someone trouble or inconvenience
a shouted command telling people to raise their hands, especially in surrender or when being searched
a title given to members of the clergy.
the quality or level of someone's skill, ability, or character
used to introduce something surprising, important, or emphatic
used to introduce a statement that is honest or frank
used to say you want something to happen soon
to tell the police or other authorities about someone’s wrongdoing
the act of putting things into bags or packages
wash clothes, sheets, or other fabric items
the act of renting something, especially a car or equipment, for a period of time
to end a group, organization, or team so that it no longer exists
not afraid; brave and willing to take risks
the part of a sleeve that fits tightly around the wrist
to be unable to stop yourself from doing something
an important or powerful person, especially one who likes to show it
a person who saw an event happen, especially a crime or accident
a car with a closed body and usually four doors
a rude way of asking why someone is bothering or interrupting you
to be around in a casual or unnoticed way, or to be available somewhere by chance
to put on gloves
a person who helps someone commit a crime or other bad act
to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way
to contact someone, especially to offer help or start a conversation
to use up a supply of something
based on an imagined situation rather than a real one
a person who defends or represents the rights of others
deserving praise, help, or respect
having many bends or turns
to send a quick message to someone
as; in the same way that
to support the weight of something so it does not fall
to visit a place often
to lower your head or body quickly to avoid being hit or seen
a casual way of saying you didn’t hear or understand something, or that you’re surprised by it
a place where you can stay, especially for a short time
to deal with a difficult situation successfully
used to talk about an earlier time in the past
an advantage gained by starting before other people