manhandler

One who roughs

A manhandler is someone who manhandles—who moves things by brute physical force or treats people roughly.

The word appears in contexts ranging from warehouse work The manhandlers loaded crates onto the truck to descriptions of aggressive behavior He had a reputation as a manhandler with suspects.

labor

mover

One who transports belongings

stevedore · hauler · lifter · porter · freight · cargo · heavy lifting · manual labor · warehouse · crate

intimidation

bully

Habitual intimidator

enforcer · threatening · menacing · coercive · terrorizing · harassing · overbearing · imposing · frightening · hostile

physical

rough

Uneven in surface

violent · harsh · wrestling · grappling · shoving · dragging · hauling · restraining · pinning · overpowering

Opposites
physical treatment style

manhandlercoddler

One who overprotects

nurturer · pamperer · soft touch · gentle soul · soother

professional handling competence

manhandlerrestoration expert

One who repairs antiquities

Family

manhandle, manhandling, manhandled, manhandles

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG