🐻maul

verb
/mɔːl/

Meaning

To wound or injure someone by scratching or tearing; to handle roughly.

Example Sentences

The bear mauled the camper in the forest.

Example Expressions

maul over

Synonyms

attack, tear, injure, batter, claw

Antonyms

protect, guard, spare

Collocations

mauled by bear, mauled victim, mauled animal

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