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manhandle
[man-han-dl, man-han-dl]
verb (used with object)
to handle roughly.
to move by human strength, without the use of mechanical appliances.
manhandle
/ ˌmænˈhændəl, ˈmænˌhændəl /
verb
to handle or push (someone) about roughly
to move or do by manpower rather than by machinery
Word History and Origins
Origin of manhandle1
Word History and Origins
Origin of manhandle1
Example Sentences
The manhandling of California Sen. Alex Padilla and his subsequent depiction by conservatives as a modern-day Pancho Villa isn’t surprising one bit.
The manhandling of Padilla on Thursday and his subsequent depiction by conservatives as a modern-day Pancho Villa isn’t surprising one bit.
"I just saw something that sickened my stomach," Schumer said, "the manhandling of a United States Senator."
Federal agents manhandled him out of the room, shoved him down onto his knees and handcuffed him.
USC suffered through one of those difficult experiences, getting manhandled by national championship contender Oregon State for the second day in a row in the Corvallis Regional final.
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