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- [man-han-dl, man-han-dl]
- /ˈmænˌhæn dl, mænˈhæn dl/
- /ˌmænˈhæn.dəl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [man-han-dl, man-han-dl]
- /ˈmænˌhæn dl, mænˈhæn dl/
Definitions of manhandle word
- verb with object manhandle to handle roughly. 1
- verb with object manhandle to move by human strength, without the use of mechanical appliances. 1
- noun manhandle Move (a heavy object) by hand with great effort. 1
- transitive verb manhandle treat roughly 1
- transitive verb manhandle move by manual effort 1
- verb manhandle If someone is manhandled, they are physically held or pushed, for example when they are being taken somewhere. 0
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Origin of manhandle
First appearance:
before 1425 One of the 25% oldest English words
1425-75; late Middle English. See man1, handle
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Parts of speech for Manhandle
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
manhandle popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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manhandle usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for manhandle
verb manhandle
- maltreat — to treat or handle badly, cruelly, or roughly; abuse: to maltreat a prisoner.
- maul — a heavy hammer, as for driving stakes or wedges.
- rough up — having a coarse or uneven surface, as from projections, irregularities, or breaks; not smooth: rough, red hands; a rough road.
- mistreat — to treat badly or abusively.
- pull — pull media
Antonyms for manhandle
verb manhandle
- protect — to defend or guard from attack, invasion, loss, annoyance, insult, etc.; cover or shield from injury or danger.
- benefit — The benefit of something is the help that you get from it or the advantage that results from it.
- preserve — to keep alive or in existence; make lasting: to preserve our liberties as free citizens.
- help — to give or provide what is necessary to accomplish a task or satisfy a need; contribute strength or means to; render assistance to; cooperate effectively with; aid; assist: He planned to help me with my work. Let me help you with those packages.
Top questions with manhandle
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