roughly handle

Frequency: 5.01.2 per million words

To treat someone or something without care or gentleness.

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Examples (10)

  • Please don't roughly handle the fragile package.
  • The security guard was criticized for roughly handling the suspect.
  • You should never roughly handle delicate laboratory equipment.
  • He has a habit of roughly handling his tools, causing them to wear out quickly.
  • Despite the warning, she continued to roughly handle the antique vase.
  • Staff members are strictly instructed not to roughly handle guests' luggage.
  • The label on the box explicitly said, "Do not roughly handle."
  • I witnessed him roughly handling the documents, scattering them on the floor.
  • If you roughly handle the camera, you risk damaging its internal components.
  • The manager reprimanded the employee for roughly handling the merchandise during unpacking.