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Meaning of handling
The primary meaning of the word "handling" refers to the act of managing, controlling, or directing something or someone.
Etymology of handling
The word "handling" originates from the Old English words "hand" and the suffix "-ling", which denotes an action or a process
 The word has been in use since the 15th century, initially referring to the act of touching or feeling something with one's hands
 Over time, the word has evolved to encompass a broader range of meanings, including management, control, and direction
Synonyms
                                                managing
                                                                        controlling
                                                                        directing
                                                                        governing
                                                                        supervising
                                                                        overseeing
                                                                        coordinating
                                                                        organizing
                                                                        administering
                                                                        regulating
                                                                        guiding
                                                                        steering
                                                                        manipulating
                                                                        treating
                                                                        caring
                                                                        nursing
                                                                        tending
                                                                        operating
                                                                        running
                                                                        conducting
                                                                        proceeding
                                                                        dealing
                                                                        coping
                                                                        processing
                                                                        executing
                                                                        carrying out
                                                                        implementing
                                                                        dispensing
                                                                        meting out
                                                                        exercising
                                                                        wielding
                                                                        command
                                                                        rule
                                                                        domination
                                                                        leadership
                                                                        management
                                                                        supervision
                                                                        direction
                                                                        guidance
                                                                        administration
                                                                        regulation
                                                                        government
                                                                        operation
                                                                        treatment
                                                                        care
                                                                        handling
                                                                        manipulation
                                                                        control
                                                                        command
                                                                        governance
                                                                        stewardship
                                                                        leadership
                                                                        oversight
                                                                        direction
                                                                        management
                                                                        administration
                                                                        supervision
                                                                        regulation
                                                                        guidance
                                                                        operation
                                                                        coordination
                                                                        organization
                                                                        implementation
                                                                        execution
                                                                        dispensation
                                                                        meting out
                                                                        wielding
                                                                        exercise
                                                                        rule
                                                                        domination
                                                                        authority
                                                                        power
                                                                        influence
                                                                        sway
                                                                        guidance
                                                                        leadership
                                                                        supervision
                                                                        management
                                                                        direction
                                                                        control
                                                                        administration
                                                                        regulation
                                                                        governance
                                                                        operation
                                                                        treatment
                                                                        care
                                                                        manipulation
                                                                        nursing
                                                                        tending
                                                                        caring
                                                            
            Definitions
- The act of touching, feeling, or using something with one's hands
 - The act of managing, controlling, or directing something or someone
 - The act of dealing with or treating someone or something in a particular way
 - The act of caring for or looking after someone or something
 
Usage Examples
- The company is handling the crisis with care and sensitivity
 - She is handling the project with great skill and expertise
 - The teacher is handling the difficult student with patience and understanding
 - The nurse is handling the patient with kindness and compassion
 
Antonyms
                                                neglecting
                                                                        ignoring
                                                                        abandoning
                                                                        rejecting
                                                                        dismissing
                                                                        disregarding
                                                                        overlooking
                                                                        omitting
                                                                        failing
                                                                        refusing
                                                                        declining
                                                                        spurning
                                                                        shunning
                                                                        evading
                                                                        avoiding
                                                                        escaping
                                                                        shirking
                                                                        dodging
                                                                        neglect
                                                                        abandonment
                                                                        rejection
                                                                        dismissal
                                                                        disregard
                                                                        omission
                                                                        failure
                                                                        refusal
                                                                        decline
                                                                        spurn
                                                                        shun
                                                                        evade
                                                                        avoid
                                                                        escape
                                                                        shirk
                                                                        dodge
                                                                        mismanaging
                                                                        mishandling
                                                                        maltreating
                                                                        mistreating
                                                                        abusing
                                                                        misusing