Grab
Grab verb - To take physical control or possession of (something) suddenly or forcibly.
Manhandle
Manhandle verb - To abuse physically.
Grab and manhandle are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Grab" instead a verb "Manhandle".
Nearby Word: manhandling
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
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He takes a LOT of bullets or one rocket to bring down—don't even THINK about trying to "Bust" him as he will manhandle/kill you if you get within physical-grab range.
Source: Video Game / NARC
Cite this Source
Manhandle and Grab. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/grab/manhandle
Grab & Manhandle. N.p., 2016. Web. 14 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/grab/manhandle>.
Manhandle or Grab. 2016. Accessed August 14, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/grab/manhandle.
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