Foster and Manhandle

Opposite meaning words

Foster verb - To help the growth or development of.

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Manhandle is an antonym for foster.

Manhandle verb - To abuse physically.

Usage example: charges that the police manhandled peaceful protesters

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Foster is an antonym for manhandle.

Nearby Word: manhandling

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Manhandle and Foster. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 22, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/foster/manhandle

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