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manhandle Synonyms

Another word for manhandle

Choosing another word for manhandle depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To push, pull, or handle a person roughly or with excessive physical force.

Usage Example

"The security guards were criticized for attempting to rough up the protesters outside the venue."

Strongest
rough up
Strong
jostle
shove
maul
mishandle

• verb (Context 2)

To move or lift a heavy object by human physical effort alone, typically with difficulty.

Usage Example

"Three stagehands had to haul the grand piano up the narrow flight of stairs."

Strong
haul
heave
lug
Weak
tote

Opposites of manhandle

The opposite of manhandle shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

caress
coddle
See all opposites of manhandle

• Nearby Words

mangrove snapper
mangshan pit viper
mangy
manhandle
manhater
manhattan
manhole

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Manhandle. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/manhandle
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