handle

noun

How many syllables in handle?

There are 2 syllables in the word handle.

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Divide handle into syllables:

han · dle

How to pronounce handle:

Definition of handle:

handle (noun):: a part that is designed especially to be grasped by the hand; the part of an object that is held or operated in order that it may be used

Synonyms for handle:

administer

administrate

care

carry on

come to grips

command

conduct

coordinate

deal

direct

dispose of

get to grips

juggle

manage

mind

misconduct

mishandle

mismanage

organise

organize

process

take care

touch

work

Antonyms for handle:

abandon

abstain

avoid

be lax about

be remiss about

be remiss in

bear

begin

brush aside

brush off

bypass

cancel

commence

confuse

contemn

continue

create

cut

damage

deny

deregulate

desert

destroy

disagree

disarrange

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