Definitions

1. verb

to handle or treat (someone or something) roughly or carelessly

“She accused him of manhandling her during the argument.”

2. noun

the act of handling or treating someone or something roughly or carelessly

“The police investigated the incident of manhandling at the protest.”

3. verb

to move or lift (something) roughly or carelessly, especially with one’s hands

“The firefighters had to manhandle the heavy equipment to reach the trapped people.”