|
WordNet-Online
Free dictionary and thesaurus of English. Definitions, synonyms, antonyms and more...
Hint: double-click any word to get it searched!
Adjective handled has 1 sense
- handled - having a usually specified type of handle; "pearl-handled revolver"
Antonym: handleless
Verb handle has 6 senses
- manage, deal, care, handle - be in charge of, act on, or dispose of; "I can deal with this crew of workers"; "This blender can't handle nuts"; "She managed her parents' affairs after they got too old"
--1 is one way to control, command
Sample sentences:
Somebody ----s something
Somebody ----s somebody
Something ----s something
- treat, handle, do by - interact in a certain way; "Do right by her"; "Treat him with caution, please"; "Handle the press reporters gently"
--2 is one way to interact
Sample sentences:
Something ----s something Adjective/Noun
Somebody ----s something
Somebody ----s somebody
- cover, treat, handle, plow, deal, address - deal with verbally or in some form of artistic expression; "This book deals with incest"; "The course covered all of Western Civilization"; "The new book treats the history of China"
--3 is one way to broach, initiate
Sample sentences:
Somebody ----s something
Somebody ----s somebody
Something ----s something
- handle, palm - touch, lift, or hold with the hands; "Don't handle the merchandise"
--4 is one way to touch
Sample sentence:
Somebody ----s something
- wield, handle - handle effectively; "The burglar wielded an axe"
--5 is one way to manipulate
Sample sentence:
Somebody ----s something
- handle - show and train; "The prize-winning poodle was handled by Mrs. Priscilla Prescott"
--6 is one way to manipulate, keep in line, control
Sample sentence:
Somebody ----s something
|