manhandling
Forcefully moving someone
Manhandling is rough physical handling of a person—grabbing, pushing, dragging, or moving them without care or consent: Security guards were caught manhandling protesters.
The word implies force that's excessive or undignified.
It extends to objects treated roughly: They were manhandling the furniture down the stairs.
Uneven surface quality
- shovingPushing with force
- grapplingClose-quarters combat technique
- wrestlingCombat sport requiring holds
- jostlingPushing and bumping others
mauling · dragging · hauling · grabbing · restraining · overpowering · pinning · throwing
Deliberate fear-inducing pressure
- bullyingAggressive repeated intimidation
- dominanceSuperior influence over others
- aggressionHostile or attacking behavior
- harassmentAggressive, unwanted targeting
mistreatment · abuse · oppression · brutality · strong-arming · thuggery · roughing up · intimidating
roughness
Uneven surface quality
- shovingPushing with force
- grapplingClose-quarters combat technique
- wrestlingCombat sport requiring holds
jostling · mauling · dragging · hauling · grabbing · restraining · overpowering · pinning · throwing · pushing
intimidation
Deliberate fear-inducing pressure
- bullyingAggressive repeated intimidation
- dominanceSuperior influence over others
- aggressionHostile or attacking behavior
harassment · mistreatment · abuse · oppression · brutality · strong-arming · thuggery · roughing up · intimidating · threatening
- abusemistreatment, domestic abuse, elder abuse, maltreatment, cruelty
- violenceviolence, physical attack, brutality, physical violence, aggression
manhandlingcradling
Holding tenderly, protectively
caressing · coddling · pampering · nurturing · soft touch
manhandlingcherishing
Holding something deeply valued
protecting · comforting · soothing · stroking · supporting
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