[+ obj] 1 : to move (something) by using rough force
▪ They manhandled the heavy boxes onto the truck. ▪ She manhandled the posts into place. 2 : to treat (someone) in a rough or physically harmful way
▪ He was manhandling the boy. ▪ He says he was manhandled by the police.
▪ They manhandled the heavy boxes onto the truck. ▪ She manhandled the posts into place.
▪ He was manhandling the boy. ▪ He says he was manhandled by the police.







