How to Pronounce "mauled"
word
ˈmɔɫd
MAWLD
mˈɔːld
MAWLD
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.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmɔɫd
British English
mˈɔːld
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MAWLD
UK
MAWLD
Listen in Context
The tourists were warned not to get too close after a camper was mauled by a bear last year.
The man was mauled by a lion at the zoo.
He was badly mauled during the dog attack.
The sheep were mauled by a pack of wolves.