Mauled Meaning in English
word · lemma: maul
Definition
To attack and injure someone or something very badly, usually by biting, scratching, or tearing, especially by an animal. It can also mean to handle or treat roughly.
Usage & Nuances
Almost always refers to physical attacks by animals, especially wild ones, but can also describe humans being roughly or violently handled. Often used for news reports about animal attacks ('mauled by a bear'). Sometimes used metaphorically: 'mauled by critics'. Formal and dramatic; not casual speech.
Example Sentences
The tourists were warned not to get too close after a camper was mauled by a bear last year.
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The man was mauled by a lion at the zoo.
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He was badly mauled during the dog attack.
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The sheep were mauled by a pack of wolves.
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One of the players was mauled in the rough game and had to leave the field.
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The critics mauled the actor's new film, calling it a disaster.
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