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Meaning of mauling
The primary meaning of "mauling" is to attack or injure someone or something violently.
Etymology of mauling
The word "mauling" originates from the Old French word "mahaler" or "mahaller", which means to maim or mutilate, and is derived from the Latin word "malleus", meaning hammer.
Historically, the word has been used to describe violent physical attacks, and its usage has expanded to include verbal criticisms and attacks.
Synonyms
attacking
beating
battering
bruising
crushing
damaging
demolishing
destroying
dismantling
harming
hurting
injuring
lacerating
maiming
mangling
pounding
pummeling
ripping
shattering
slashing
smashing
tearing
thrashing
wounding
assaulting
bludgeoning
clobbering
drubbing
lambasting
pouncing
roughing
savaging
threshing
trouncing
whipping
Definitions
- To attack or injure someone or something violently, typically with the intention of causing serious harm.
- * To criticize or attack someone or something severely.
Usage Examples
- The dog was mauling the toy, ripping it to shreds with its teeth.
- * The politician was mauled by the press for his inconsistent statements.
Antonyms
calming
comforting
consoling
easing
gentling
helping
mollifying
pacifying
reassuring
soothing
supporting
alleviating
assuaging
cushioning
mitigating
moderating
palliating
relieving
remedying
rescuing
salvaging
saving