Meaning & use
maul
To injure someone or something severely by clawing, biting, or rough physical handling.
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The hiker was badly mauled by a bear after surprising it near its cubs.
Critics mauled the film in their reviews, calling it the worst of the year.
A note on using this word
Maul is also used figuratively for a harsh, damaging attack in speech or writing, not just physical injury.
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