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maul

verb

/mɔːl/

Meaning

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

The bear mauled the camper in the forest.

maul over

attack, tear, injure, batter, claw

protect, guard, spare

mauled by bear, mauled victim, mauled animal

to make smaller; to enter into a formal agreement

To receive money or reward in return for work or service.

to belittle or degrade someone

to gradually weaken or damage something or someone

To send off to a destination or for a purpose.

Extending or varying between limits.