manhandle

Shove someone around

To manhandle is to move something by brute physical force rather than machinery or finesse: We manhandled the piano up three flights of stairs.

It also means to handle someone roughly or aggressively: Security guards manhandled the protester out of the building.

The word implies more muscle than care.

physical

wrestle

Engage in physical combat

haul · heave · yank · jostle · thrust · hoist · tug · lug · muscle · push

coerce

bully

Habitual intimidator

browbeat · overpower · dominate · pressure · threaten · force · compel · constrain · coerce · subjugate

rough

roughhouse

Rowdy physical play

knock around · throw around · maul · paw · grab · shake · jerk · toss · slam · pummel

Categories
Opposites
physical treatment

manhandlecaress

Gentle loving touch

fondle · cradle · stroke · handle with care · pet

emotional regard in treatment

manhandlepamper

Indulge excessively

coddle · nurture · mollycoddle · cherish · baby

Family

manhandling, manhandled, manhandles, manhandler

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG