manhandle

American  

[man-han-dl, man-han-dl] / ˈmænˌhæn dl, mænˈhæn dl /

verb (used with object)

manhandled, manhandling

1. to handle roughly.

2. to move by human strength, without the use of mechanical appliances.

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manhandle British  

/ ˌmænˈhændəl, ˈmænˌhændəl /

verb

1. to handle or push (someone) about roughly

2. to move or do by manpower rather than by machinery

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Etymology

Origin of manhandle

1425–75; late Middle English. See man, handle

Example Sentences

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

After getting manhandled by two opponents from the Mountain West Conference, UCLA’s offensive line largely held up against a Penn State defense that was supposed to be the Nittany Lions’ strength.

From Los Angeles Times

They found themselves in the rare position of meeting a genuine chess celebrity, while also being manhandled by him on the board.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

From Salon

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.

From Los Angeles Times

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