Meaning of the word mauling in English
What does mauling mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
mauling
US /ˈmɑː.lɪŋ/
UK /ˈmɔː.lɪŋ/
Noun
an act of attacking someone or something violently, especially by an animal
Example:
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The hiker survived a bear mauling.
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The victim suffered severe injuries from the dog mauling.
Verb
1.
to injure (someone) by tearing or crushing
Example:
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The lion was mauling its prey.
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He was mauled by a wild dog.
2.
to criticize harshly
Example:
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The critics mauled the new play.
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His performance was mauled by the press.