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manhandling

NOUN
abuse
Synonyms
STRONGEST
crime damage harm injury maltreatment misdeed offense pollution violation wrongdoing
STRONG
defilement hurt impairment malevolence
Antonyms
STRONGEST
advantage benefit blessing favor good good deed kindness obedience pleasure
WEAK
acclamation adulation aid approval commendation help plaudit praise preservation respect

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The manhandling of California’s senior senator was filmed by a staffer and broadcast around the world, provoking searing and widespread condemnation.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 4, 2025

"I just saw something that sickened my stomach," Schumer said, "the manhandling of a United States Senator."

From Salon • Jun. 12, 2025

The Bulldogs had their strongest support of the season after manhandling Tennessee in a 1-2 matchup on Saturday.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 6, 2022

Almighty skating and sleight-of-hand playmaking can, in an instant, give way to manhandling opposing players.

From New York Times • May 3, 2022

Now the builder was hauling the rocks up hundreds of feet and manhandling each rock into place.

From "Norse Mythology" by Neil Gaiman