Manhandle

Pronunciation: /ˈmænˌhændəl/

Definitions of manhandle

verb to handle or treat roughly or aggressively

Example Sentences

A1 The strong manhandle the heavy boxes with ease.

A2 The workers manhandle the machinery carefully to avoid damage.

B1 The security guard had to manhandle the unruly customer out of the store.

B2 The protesters were manhandled by the police during the demonstration.

C1 The soldiers manhandled the prisoners during the interrogation.

C2 The coach was criticized for allowing his players to manhandle the opponents during the game.

Examples of manhandle in a Sentence

formal The security guards were accused of manhandling the suspect during the arrest.

informal Don't manhandle the fragile items while moving them.

slang I saw him manhandle that bully in the schoolyard.

figurative The CEO manhandled the company's finances, leading to a significant loss.

Grammatical Forms of manhandle

• past tense: manhandled
• plural: manhandles
• comparative: more manhandle
• superlative: most manhandle
• present tense: manhandle
• future tense: will manhandle
• perfect tense: have manhandled
• continuous tense: is manhandling
• singular: manhandles
• positive degree: manhandle
• infinitive: to manhandle
• gerund: manhandling
• participle: manhandled

Origin and Evolution of manhandle

First Known Use: 1704 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'manhandle' originated from the combination of the words 'man' and 'handle', implying the physical handling or manipulation of a person or object by a man.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the rough or forceful handling of a person or object by a man, the word 'manhandle' has evolved to also encompass the idea of handling something in a rough or careless manner regardless of gender.