Manhandle: meaning, definitions and examples
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manhandle
[ ˈmanˌhændl ]
physical handling
To handle or control roughly or aggressively, especially with physical force.
Synonyms
handle roughly, rough up, treat roughly.
Examples of usage
- He was manhandled by the security guards.
- The protestors were manhandled by the police.
- She felt violated when she was manhandled by a stranger.
informal
Rough or aggressive handling or treatment.
Synonyms
aggressive treatment, rough handling.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
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| manhandle |
Appropriate in situations where physical force is used to move or control someone or something roughly. Often has a negative connotation.
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| rough handling |
Describes situations where something or someone is treated without care or gentleness. It is generally used to describe physical actions and often has a negative implication.
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| aggressive treatment |
Used when referring to treatment or behavior that is forceful or hostile. Can be applied in medical or interpersonal contexts, usually with a negative connotation.
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Examples of usage
- The man complained about the manhandle he received from the bouncers.
- She felt a sense of vulnerability after the manhandle at the concert.
Translations
Translations of the word "manhandle" in other languages:
🇵🇹 maltratar
🇮🇳 किसी के साथ दुर्व्यवहार करना
🇩🇪 misshandeln
🇮🇩 menganiaya
🇺🇦 погано поводитися
🇵🇱 znęcać się
🇯🇵 乱暴に扱う
🇫🇷 malmener
🇪🇸 maltratar
🇹🇷 kötü muamele etmek
🇰🇷 거칠게 다루다
🇸🇦 يسيء المعاملة
🇨🇿 zacházet hrubě
🇸🇰 hrubo zaobchádzať
🇨🇳 粗暴对待
🇸🇮 grdo ravnati
🇮🇸 misþyrma
🇰🇿 қатігездік көрсету
🇬🇪 ძალადობა
🇦🇿 pis rəftar etmək
🇲🇽 maltratar
Etymology
The word 'manhandle' originated in the early 19th century from the combination of 'man' and 'handle'. It initially referred to handling a man in a rough or aggressive manner, but over time, it has evolved to encompass rough handling in general.
See also: handlers, mishandle, mishandler, mishandling.