Handle roughly (4)
I believe the answer is:
maul
'handle roughly' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for maul that I've seen before include "Manhandle" , "Injure by pawing" , "Wound by scratching and tearing - rugby move" , "Paw" , "Treat roughly or savagely" .)