mauling

[ˈmɔːlɪŋ]

mauling Definition

  • 1a violent physical attack that causes serious injuries
  • 2the act of handling or using something roughly or clumsily

Using mauling: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "mauling" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The bear mauling left the hiker with severe injuries.

  • Example

    The mauling of the victim was caught on camera.

  • Example

    The rough mauling of the antique vase caused it to break into pieces.

mauling Synonyms and Antonyms

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Summary: mauling in Brief

Mauling [ˈmɔːlɪŋ] refers to a violent physical attack that causes serious injuries or the act of handling or using something roughly or clumsily. Examples include 'The bear mauling left the hiker with severe injuries' and 'The rough mauling of the antique vase caused it to break into pieces.'

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