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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The prisoner suffered abuse at the hands of the prison guards.
The village was destroyed at the hands of invading forces.
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