MISMANAGES Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

mismanages

verb

present tense third-person singular of mismanage

as in damages

to manage badly the business was mismanaged so seriously that it eventually had to declare bankruptcy

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Writing strips out the reactive tone that damages trust and forces people to engage with the actual argument instead of the way it was said.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026
The condition, in which reduced blood flow damages the optic nerve, can cause sudden and permanent vision loss.

— Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of damages

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Anyone who repeatedly abuses AI tools may soon find Claude giving them the silent treatment.

— James Peckham, PC Magazine, 9 Oct. 2026
Detectives will continue investigating these cases aggressively, and anyone who abuses their position with a child will be held accountable.

— Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of abuses

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In their eyes, this policy violates their First Amendment rights, and the Sheley's have joined the federal case challenging the state's requirements.

— Chierstin Roth, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026
While a judge recently ruled that the question had to stay on the ballot, the court has not ruled on whether the deal violates the city’s own charter, which requires a fair market-value proposal.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2026

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Here was a brainy, confident bombshell who couldn’t be treated like a disposable plaything — a type of actor Hollywood has lusted for since those earlier black-and-white classics but usually mishandles.

— Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026
Your case shows that persistence, clear documentation and advocacy can make a real difference — even when an airline mishandles a medical refund request.

— Christopher Elliott, Mercury News, 18 May 2026

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