manhandle

[man-han-dl]

manhandle Definition

• 1. to handle roughly or clumsily, often with force
• 2. to move or control something roughly or without care

Using manhandle: Examples

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

• Example

  The security guards manhandled the protester out of the building.

• Example

  The movers manhandled the couch up the stairs.

• Example

  He was manhandled by the police during the arrest.

manhandle Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for manhandle

• mishandle
• jostle
• push
• shove
• rough up

Antonyms for manhandle

• handle gently
• treat with care

Phrases with manhandle

• manhandle someone into something

  to force someone to do something they don't want to do

  Example

  The boss manhandled him into working overtime.

• manhandle something into place

  to move or position something roughly or with difficulty

  Example

  They manhandled the heavy equipment into place.

• manhandle one's way through

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

  Example

  She had to manhandle her way through the crowded subway station.

Origins of manhandle

from 'man' (as in human) + 'handle'

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Summary: manhandle in Brief

The verb 'manhandle' [man-han-dl] means to handle something roughly or clumsily, often with force. It can also refer to moving or controlling something without care. Examples include 'The security guards manhandled the protester out of the building' and 'The movers manhandled the couch up the stairs.' Phrases like 'manhandle someone into something' and 'manhandle something into place' denote forcing or positioning something roughly.