handling

The word “handling” has 2 syllables: hand-ling.

It's pronounced as /ˈhændlɪŋ/.

What is synonym and antonym for handling?

In the thesaurus, “handling” has 33 synonyms and 19 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for handling along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for handling

absorbing
accepting
addressing
administration
bearing
conducting
control
controlling
direction
enduring
governance
governing
government
management
managing
manipulating
negotiating
operating
operation
overseeing
oversight
regulating
running
serving
standing
stewardship
supervising
supervision
sustaining
taking
tolerating
treating
using

Antonyms for handling

avoiding
botching
bungling
combating
combatting
contesting
declining
dismissing
fighting
fumbling
mishandling
missing
muffing
opposing
refusing
rejecting
repudiating
resisting
turning down

Meanings of handling

noun

A touching, controlling, managing, using, take care of, etc., with the hand or hands, or as with the hands.
The mode of using the pencil or brush; style of touch.
A criminal offence, the trade in stolen goods.

verb

To touch; to feel or hold with the hand(s).
To accustom to the hand; to take care of with the hands.
To manage, use, or wield with the hands.
To manage, control, or direct.
To treat, to deal with (in a specified way).
To deal with (a subject, argument, topic, or theme) in speaking, in writing, or in art.
To receive and transfer; to have pass through one's hands; hence, to buy and sell.
To be concerned with; to be an expert in.
To put up with; to endure (and continue to function).
To use the hands.
To illegally touch the ball with the hand or arm; to commit handball.
To behave in a particular way when handled (managed, controlled, directed).

Example Sentences

The manager praised her for handling the difficult customer with such professionalism.
He received training on handling hazardous materials safely.
The new software improved the efficiency of handling customer inquiries.
She demonstrated excellent skills in handling multiple projects simultaneously.
Proper handling of the equipment is crucial to ensure it functions correctly.

On this page you'll find 52 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to handling, such as: absorbing, accepting, addressing, administration, avoiding, bearing, botching.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.