Meaning of the word manhandle in English

What does manhandle mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

manhandle

US /ˌmænˈhæn.dəl/
UK /ˌmænˈhæn.dəl/

Verb

1.

to touch or hold someone roughly and with force, often when taking them somewhere:

Example:
There were complaints that the police had manhandled some of the demonstrators.
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