manhandling

[man-han-dling]

manhandling Definition

• 1. to handle roughly or clumsily
• 2. to treat someone in a rough or aggressive way

Using manhandling: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "manhandling" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The baggage handlers were manhandling the luggage onto the conveyor belt.

• Example

  The police were accused of manhandling the protesters during the demonstration.

• Example

  He was manhandled by the security guards when he refused to leave the premises.

manhandling Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for manhandling

• mishandle
• abuse
• mistreat
• rough up
• handle roughly

Phrases with manhandling

• manhandle someone into something

  to force someone to do something against their will, often using physical force

  Example

  The kidnappers manhandled the victim into the car.

• manhandle something into place

  to move or position something roughly or with difficulty

  Example

  The workers manhandled the heavy equipment into place.

• manhandle one's way through

  to push or force one's way through a crowd or obstacle

  Example

  She had to manhandle her way through the throngs of people at the concert.

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Summary: manhandling in Brief

'Manhandling' [man-han-dling] is a verb that means to handle something or someone roughly or clumsily. It can also mean to treat someone in a rough or aggressive way. Examples include 'The baggage handlers were manhandling the luggage onto the conveyor belt,' and 'The police were accused of manhandling the protesters during the demonstration.' Phrases include 'manhandle someone into something,' 'manhandle something into place,' and 'manhandle one's way through.'