Attack and Manhandle

Attack

Attack verb - To take sudden, violent action against.

Manhandle and attack are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Manhandle" instead a verb "Attack".

Manhandle

Manhandle verb - To abuse physically.
Usage example: charges that the police manhandled peaceful protesters

Attack and manhandle are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Attack" instead a verb "Manhandle".

Nearby Word: manhandling

Common collocations

way attack way manhandle way
anyone attack anyone manhandle anyone
opponents attack opponents manhandle opponents
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