What does manhandle mean?

Answer 1

It means to physically mistreat someone. Often roughly.

E.g: The kidnapper manhandled the boy. man·han·dle(mnhndl) tr.v. man·han·dled, man·han·dling, man·han·dles1. To handle roughly.

2. To move or handle by manpower alone.

manhandle - handle roughly; "I was manhandled by the police" palm, handle - touch, lift, or hold with the hands; "Don't handle the merchandise"