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rough-house vs handle

handle vs rough-house

rough-house is not a noun while handle is a noun.

rough-house and handle both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
rough-house No No Yes No
handle Yes No Yes No
As verbs, handle is a hypernym of rough-house; that is, handle is a word with a broader meaning than rough-house:
  • rough-house: treat in a rough or boisterous manner
  • handle: interact in a certain way
Other hypernyms of rough-house include do by, treat.
rough-house (noun) handle (noun)
the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it
rough-house (verb) handle (verb)
treat in a rough or boisterous manner act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
touch, lift, or hold with the hands
handle effectively
show and train
be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
interact in a certain way
Difference between rough-house and handle

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