Manhandle
Manhandle verb - To abuse physically.
Usage example: charges that the police manhandled peaceful protesters
Pummel and manhandle are semantically related in beat topic. In some cases you can use "Pummel" instead a verb "Manhandle".
Nearby Word: manhandling
Pummel
Pummel verb - To strike repeatedly.
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Manhandle and pummel are semantically related in beat topic. Sometimes you can use "Manhandle" instead a verb "Pummel".
Nearby Words: pummelled, pummelling
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Pummel and Manhandle. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/manhandle/pummel
Manhandle & Pummel. N.p., 2016. Web. 14 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/manhandle/pummel>.
Pummel or Manhandle. 2016. Accessed August 14, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/manhandle/pummel.
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