mauled

/mɔːld/ /mɑːld/

verb

To handle someone or something in a rough way.

Examples :

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

verb

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

Examples :

"The bear mauled him in a terrible way."

animal action body nature inhuman

verb

To criticise harshly.

Examples :

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

language communication writing

verb

To beat with the heavy hammer called a maul.

Examples :

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

action animal

Meanings

Examples :

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

Examples :

"The bear mauled him in a terrible way."

Examples :

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

Examples :

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

Related Words

something noun

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

powerful adjective

Having, or capable of exerting power, potency or influence.

someone noun

A partially specified but unnamed person.

squeezing verb

To apply pressure to from two or more sides at once.

professor noun

The most senior rank for an academic at a university or similar institution, informally also known as "full professor." Abbreviated Prof.

playtime noun

Time for play or diversion.

blacksmith noun

A person who forges iron.

toddler noun

A young child who has started walking but not fully mastered it, typically between one and three years old.

comments noun

A spoken or written remark.

criticise verb

To find fault (with something).

physical noun

Physical examination.

terrible adjective

Dreadful; causing terror, alarm and fear; awesome