At the hands of
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British pronunciation/at ðə hˈandz ɒv/
American pronunciation/æt ðə hˈændz ʌv/

Definition & Meaning of "at the hands of"

at the hands of
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as a result of actions or treatment carried out by a particular person or group

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Many innocent civilians lost their lives at the hands of the dictator.
The prisoner suffered abuse at the hands of the prison guards.
The patient received inadequate care at the hands of negligent doctors.
The company went bankrupt at the hands of incompetent management.
The village was destroyed at the hands of invading forces.
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