1. rough or violent physical treatment of someone or something

Examples

• The security guards were accused of manhandling the protesters.
• The fragile equipment was damaged due to manhandling during transport.
• The coach criticized the team for their manhandling of the opposing players.
• Witnesses reported the manhandling of suspects by police officers.
• The antique furniture showed signs of years of manhandling.
• The airline apologized for the manhandling of passengers’ luggage.