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manhandle

[man-han-dl, man-han-dl] / ˈmænˌhæn dl, mænˈhæn dl /
VERB
push
Synonyms
STRONGEST
maltreat maul mistreat rough up
STRONG
abuse batter beat damage handle mangle paw pull push roughhouse
WEAK
bung up knock about slap around
Antonyms
STRONGEST
protect treat well
STRONG
benefit help preserve

Example Sentences

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As long as he's not too tight at the weight then I think he can bully and manhandle Smith, being the naturally bigger guy.

From BBC • Jan. 18, 2023

BYU was a 19 ½-point favorite and was expected to manhandle the Eagles.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 20, 2021

I know Chase Young can manhandle a blocking sled.

From Washington Times • Sep. 27, 2021

The bell rang, Lynch reached out to shake Belair’s hand, and when Belair did, Lynch hit with a clothesline and a manhandle slam and pinned her, 1-2-3.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 21, 2021

Kermit’s boots had been rotting off his feet from all the time he spent wading in the river trying to manhandle the canoes.

From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple

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