WordReference English-Spanish Dictionary © 2025:
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at the hands of [sb], at the hand of [sb], by the hands of [sb], by the hand of [sb] prep | (because of) | a manos de loc adv |
| Many women die at the hands of their own families for perceived dishonor. |
| Muchas mujeres mueren a manos de sus propios familiares por cuestiones de honor. |
at [sb]'s hands, at [sb]'s hand, by [sb]'s hands, by [sb]'s hand prep | figurative (because of) | a menos de loc conj |
| | a causa de loc conj |
| | porque conj |
| The current world champion was relegated to second place at the hands of the Italian rookie. |