Word HANDLE: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

handle

🇺🇸 [ˈhændl]

Meanings

A part of an object that is designed to be held or operated by hand. A handle can also refer to managing or dealing with a situation or problem.

Examples

• The door handle was broken, so we had to fix it.
• She knows how to handle difficult situations with grace.
• He grabbed the suitcase by the handle and carried it inside.

Synonyms

grip • knob • control

Antonyms

disregard • neglect • avoid