manhandling

verb (present participle)
UK /ˌmænˈhændlɪŋ/
US /ˈmænˌhændlɪŋ/

Pushing or pulling someone in a rough way.

The guard was manhandling the visitor at the gate.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. Moving a heavy object by hand with effort.

They spent the morning manhandling the old sofa up the stairs.

3. Treating someone in a rough or forceful manner.

The coach was accused of manhandling his players.

4. Handling something clumsily or without care.

Stop manhandling the fragile boxes.