Manhandled: meaning, definitions and examples

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manhandled

 

[ mænˈhændləd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

physical handling

To manhandle someone or something means to handle them roughly or with force, often in a physical confrontation. This term is frequently used in contexts involving physical altercations or when someone is moved with little regard for their comfort or safety.

Synonyms

handle roughly, mistreat, roughhouse, shove

Examples of usage

  • The security guards manhandled the unruly fan out of the stadium.
  • He was manhandled by the police during the arrest.
  • The workers manhandled the heavy boxes into the truck.

Translations

Translations of the word "manhandled" in other languages:

🇵🇹 agredido

🇮🇳 हाथ से निपटाना

🇩🇪 misshandelt

🇮🇩 diperlakukan kasar

🇺🇦 погано поводитися

🇵🇱 źle potraktowany

🇯🇵 乱暴に扱う

🇫🇷 maltraité

🇪🇸 maltratado

🇹🇷 kaba davranmak

🇰🇷 거칠게 다루다

🇸🇦 تعامل بعنف

🇨🇿 špatně zacházeno

🇸🇰 zle zaobchádzane

🇨🇳 粗暴对待

🇸🇮 slabo ravnanje

🇮🇸 gróflega meðhöndlaður

🇰🇿 жаман қарау

🇬🇪 ცუდად მოპყრობა

🇦🇿 pis davranmaq

🇲🇽 maltratado

Word origin

The word 'manhandle' is a compound of 'man' and 'handle.' The term has its roots in the early 20th century, where 'handle' referred to the act of handling or managing something, particularly in a physical sense. The prefix 'man-' was likely added to imply a forceful or rough manner associated with male physicality or strength. As society has evolved, the term has retained its connotations of roughness and physicality, often implying an aggressive or abusive handling of a situation or an individual. The word gained more traction in discussions of law enforcement, sports, and public order, reflecting its use in contexts where authority figures might exert forceful control over individuals. Today, 'manhandle' can also metaphorically describe situations where someone is coerced or forced into compliance.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,369 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.