MANHANDLING Synonyms: 75 Similar and Opposite Words

manhandling

verb

Definition of manhandling next

present participle of manhandle

as in abusing

to abuse physically charges that the police manhandled peaceful protesters

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as in bullying

to inflict physical or emotional harm upon if you see anyone manhandling a child, you should call the authorities

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But the defenses have steadily become more capable, and in November brought down some 95% of the attacking drones with gunfire, missiles, and, increasingly, electronic warfare jamming.

David Hambling, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Given the transformation in Newcastle’s attacking fortunes — having failed to conjure a shot on target at Crystal Palace last month, 13 of their 27 league goals (48 per cent) have come in their four games since — and Isak’s hunger for more, that feels eminently possible.

Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024

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