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handle
Synonyms and Antonyms of handle
1
a part by which an implement is held
2
a word or combination of words by which a person or thing is regularly known
appellation, appellative, cognomen, compellation, denomination, denotation, designation, moniker (also monicker), name, nomenclature, title
3
a descriptive or familiar name given instead of or in addition to the one belonging to an individual
handle
Synonyms and Antonyms of handle
1
to deal with (something) usually skillfully or efficiently
come to grips with, have a grip on
2
to behave toward in a stated way
do by
3
to control the mechanical operation of
4
to look after and make decisions about
administer, administrate, carry on, conduct, control, direct, govern, guide, keep, manage, operate, overlook, oversee, preside (over), regulate, run, steward, superintend, supervise, tend
watch over
5
to put up with (something painful or difficult)
live with, lump (it), stand for, tough out (it)
6
to be in charge of
call the shots (of), call the tune (for), ride herd on, watch over
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