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manhandle

The word “manhandle” has 3 syllables: man-han-dle

It's pronounced as /ˈmænˌhæn.dəl/

What is synonym and antonym for manhandle?

In the thesaurus, “manhandle” has 62 synonyms and 20 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for manhandle along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for manhandle

Antonyms for manhandle

  • baby
  • benefit
  • caress
  • cherish
  • coddle
  • favor
  • fondle
  • foster
  • gratify
  • help
  • humor
  • indulge
  • mollycoddle
  • nurture
  • pamper
  • pet
  • preserve
  • protect
  • spoil
  • treat well

Meanings of manhandle

  • verb
    1. To move something heavy by force of men, without aid of levers, pulleys, machine, or tackles.
    2. To assault or beat up a person.
    3. To mishandle; to handle roughly; to mangle.
    4. To control (a machine, vehicle, situation, etc.) by means of physical strength.

Example Sentences

  • The security guards had to manhandle the unruly fan out of the stadium.
  • He tried to manhandle the heavy suitcase up the stairs on his own.
  • The police were accused of trying to manhandle peaceful protesters.
  • She didn’t appreciate being manhandled during the argument.
  • It took two workers to manhandle the broken machine into the truck.

On this page you'll find 82 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to manhandle, such as: abuse, ambush, assail, attack, baby, bash, batter.

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