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To inflict physical or emotional harm upon
“A burglar who manhandled a terrified 91-year-old woman when she caught him in her neighbour's flat has had his jail term cut by appeal court judges.”
To move something heavy by force of men, without aid of levers, pulleys, machine, or tackles
“I recall having to manhandle a heavy garden statue of Hermes, cast in lead, which we had been asked to look after while the owners moved house.”
To move past someone or something with force
Push, carry, or send forcibly, hastily, or unceremoniously
To move from a lower to a higher place or position
Touch or feel with the fingers
To strike repeatedly
Penalize for wrongdoing
To engage in forceful or violent confrontations
Strike a surface noisily to attract attention, especially when waiting to be let in through a door
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