manhandle Synonyms
manhandle Meaning
manhandle (v)
handle roughly
manhandle (v. t.)
To move, or manage, by human force without mechanical aid; as, to manhandle a cannon.
To handle roughly; as, the captive was manhandled.
manhandle Sentence Examples
- The security guards manhandled the unruly protester out of the event.
- The attackers manhandled the victim, leaving him bruised and battered.
- The police manhandled the suspect in an attempt to subdue him.
- The bullies manhandled the smaller child, taunting and tormenting him.
- The doctor manhandled the patient's broken arm, setting it back into place.
- The movers manhandled the heavy furniture into the apartment.
- The drunk man manhandled the bartender, demanding to be served.
- The teacher manhandled the unruly student, escorting them out of the classroom.
- The farmer manhandled the large bag of grain, lifting it onto the truck.
- The coach manhandled the players during practice, pushing them to their limits.
FAQs About the word manhandle
handle roughlyTo move, or manage, by human force without mechanical aid; as, to manhandle a cannon., To handle roughly; as, the captive was manhandled.
injure, maltreat, attack, maul, rough (up), mishandle,abuse, ambush, beat, wrestle
pet, coddle, coddle, caress,fondle, pet, fondle, caress, foster, pamper
The security guards manhandled the unruly protester out of the event.
The attackers manhandled the victim, leaving him bruised and battered.
The police manhandled the suspect in an attempt to subdue him.
The bullies manhandled the smaller child, taunting and tormenting him.
