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handler Synonyms & Antonyms

/ˈhænd.lə/

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Handler as a Noun

1

One who handles something (especially manually) or someone.

The handler of a weapon gets a symbolic sensation of deadly power.

2

A controller, trainer, someone who handles a specified thing, animal or person (especially a prizefighter).

The spy's handler told him to approach the subject by posing as a dog handler.

3

An advisor or manager providing guidance to a person occupying public office or a prominent position.

The governor received guidance on how to best disseminate key information to the public from her handler.

4

A subroutine that handles a particular situation such as an event or exception.

5

(in combination) A controller, trainer, someone who handles a specified thing, animal or person (especially a prizefighter).

The spy's handler told him to approach the subject by posing as a dog handler.

6

An advisor or manager to a person occupying a position or office to which the speaker believes the holder does not possess the typical qualifications and/or experience.

Handler in a Sentence

The handler of a weapon gets a symbolic sensation of deadly power.

The spy's handler told him to approach the subject by posing as a dog handler.

The governor received guidance on how to best disseminate key information to the public from her handler.

Word Forms & Grammar

handler (plural handlers)

Words That Rhyme With Handler

Origin of Handler

From Middle English handler, handiller, equivalent to handle +‎ -er.

Handler in Brief

Part of speechnoun
Pronunciation/ˈhænd.lə/
Syllables2
MeaningOne who handles something (especially manually) or someone
Pluralhandlers

Pronouncing Handler

Handler is pronounced /ˈhænd.lə/ and has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (hænd).