maul

verb
UK: /mɔːl/
US: /mɔːl/

  1. To attack and injure someone by tearing or scratching.

    1. The bear did maul the hiker.
    2. The dog tried to maul the intruder, protecting its home from danger.

  2. To handle someone or something roughly.

    1. Fans did maul the popstar.
    2. Critics mauled the new play, highlighting its flaws mercilessly during the review.

Synonyms

attack assault beat hammer
maul noun

  1. A heavy hammer or sledgehammer.

    1. He used a maul on the job.
    2. The construction worker swung the maul with precision, breaking through the concrete.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "maul" in English means: To attack and injure someone by tearing or scratching., To handle someone or something roughly..

The phonetic transcription of "maul" is /mɔːl/ in British English and /mɔːl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "maul": attack, assault, beat, hammer.

Example usage of "maul": "The bear did maul the hiker.". More examples on the page.