DictBridge Dictionary

manhandled Definition and Meaning in English (manhandled definition)

verb
Synonyms:mishandledabusedmauled
Quick Answer • Definition

Manhandled definition: To handle or move a person or thing roughly or with excessive force, often causing damage or injury.

Definitions of Manhandled

  1. 1verb

    To handle or move a person or thing roughly or with excessive force, often causing damage or injury.

  2. 2adjective

    Having been handled roughly or without proper care, often resulting in damage or disarray.

Example Sentences

formal

“The suspect claimed he was manhandled by the police during the arrest.”

casual

“The fragile antique vase was manhandled by the movers, resulting in a crack.”

Synonyms

mishandledabusedmauledroughly handled

Antonyms

handled gentlytreated with carecaressed

Explore Vocabulary by Topic

Popular Topics
All 45+ Topics
Business & FinanceCommon AnimalsBasic FoodsDaily Actions (Verbs)ClothingCommon BirdsView All Topics (45+)

Inflected Word Forms

infinitivemanhandle
third person singularmanhandles
past participlemanhandled
present participlemanhandling

Frequently Asked Questions: Manhandled in English

What is the meaning of Manhandled in English?▼
Manhandled definition: To handle or move a person or thing roughly or with excessive force, often causing damage or injury.
How do you translate 'Manhandled' to English?▼
'Manhandled' translates to 'manhandled' in English. Manhandled definition: To handle or move a person or thing roughly or with excessive force, often causing damage or injury.
How do you pronounce 'Manhandled' and 'manhandled'?▼
Listen to clear English audio pronunciation of 'Manhandled' and native English audio speech for 'manhandled' with bilingual sentence examples on DictBridge.

Related Vocabulary in English

All Words →

Explore contextually related English vocabulary with verified English meanings, pronunciations, and sentence usages:

matchmatchmmmamamadmadmademademakemakemakesmakesmakingmakingmanmanmanymanymarriedmarriedmarrymarry