What does the cryptic crossword clue "Rough up Nigel for example (9)" mean?

The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). MAN (synonym="MAN") + HANDLE (synonym="HANDLE") = MANHANDLE The answer is MANHANDLE.

Rough up Nigel for example (9)

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