Cocker and Manhandle

Opposite meaning words

Cocker verb - To treat with great or excessive care.

Usage example: overjoyed to be parents at last, they will likely cocker that child shamelessly

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Manhandle is an antonym for cocker.

Nearby Word: cockerel

Manhandle verb - To abuse physically.

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Cocker is an antonym for manhandle.

Nearby Word: manhandling

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Manhandle and Cocker. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/cocker/manhandle

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