Visual meaning of 'mauled'? - learn with images, example in daily life

Visual illustration of mauled: To handle someone or something in a rough way. - Image 1

mauled: To handle someone or something in a rough way. - Thumbnail 1

mauled: To handle someone or something in a rough way. - Thumbnail 2

verb

To handle someone or something in a rough way.

"The toddler mauled his stuffed bear during playtime, pulling at its ears and squeezing it tightly. "

action animal body

Visual illustration of mauled: To savage; to cause serious physical wounds (usually used of an animal).

verb

To savage; to cause serious physical wounds (usually used of an animal).

"The bear mauled him in a terrible way."

animal action body nature inhuman

Visual illustration of mauled: To criticise harshly.

verb

To criticise harshly.

"The professor mauled the student's essay, marking it with red ink and harsh comments. "

language communication writing

Visual illustration of mauled: To beat with the heavy hammer called a maul.

verb

To beat with the heavy hammer called a maul.

"The blacksmith mauled the hot metal into shape with powerful swings of his hammer. "