Manhandle
verb
To handle or deal with someone or something roughly or clumsily.
The security guard had to manhandle the unruly crowd to keep order.
Often appears as...
- manhandle a package
- manhandle a player
Usage tips
Neutral
physically manhandle, manhandle someone, manhandle the situation
verb
To deal with a person in a rough or forceful way.
He felt the officer manhandled him during the arrest.
Often appears as...
- manhandled by authorities
- manhandle during transport
Usage tips
Informal
aggressively manhandle, unreasonably manhandle, unfairly manhandle
verb
To handle or deal with someone or something roughly or clumsily.
The security guard had to manhandle the unruly crowd to keep order.
Often appears as...
- manhandle a package
- manhandle a player
Usage tips
Neutral
physically manhandle, manhandle someone, manhandle the situation
verb
To deal with a person in a rough or forceful way.
He felt the officer manhandled him during the arrest.
Often appears as...
- manhandled by authorities
- manhandle during transport
Usage tips
Informal
aggressively manhandle, unreasonably manhandle, unfairly manhandle
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Forceful Actions
Using physical strength is implied.
In a sports context, a player may manhandle an opponent to gain an advantage.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Sensitivity
Be cautious when using 'manhandle', as it can imply aggression or mistreatment.
In many cultures, handling someone roughly is frowned upon and may suggest violence.
Pro Tip 3/3Informal Use
In everyday conversation, it can mean handling a situation assertively.
Casually speaking, one might say they manhandled a project when they took charge.
Pro Tip 1/3Forceful Actions
Using physical strength is implied.
In a sports context, a player may manhandle an opponent to gain an advantage.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Sensitivity
Be cautious when using 'manhandle', as it can imply aggression or mistreatment.
In many cultures, handling someone roughly is frowned upon and may suggest violence.
Pro Tip 3/3Informal Use
In everyday conversation, it can mean handling a situation assertively.
Casually speaking, one might say they manhandled a project when they took charge.
Pro Tip 1/3Forceful Actions
Using physical strength is implied.
In a sports context, a player may manhandle an opponent to gain an advantage.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Sensitivity
Be cautious when using 'manhandle', as it can imply aggression or mistreatment.
In many cultures, handling someone roughly is frowned upon and may suggest violence.
Pro Tip 3/3Informal Use
In everyday conversation, it can mean handling a situation assertively.
Casually speaking, one might say they manhandled a project when they took charge.
Never forget "Manhandle"
Humans forget easily. That's why you should download WordUp: Smart reminders, word games, AI practice, and much more!
WordUp Chrome Extension
As you browse the web instantly look up words you don’t know.
Get Chrome Extension