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mauling

The word “mauling” has 2 syllables: maul-ing

It's pronounced as /ˈmɔː.lɪŋ/

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In the thesaurus, “mauling” has 197 synonyms and 20 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for mauling along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for mauling

Antonyms for mauling

Meanings of mauling

  • verb
    1. To handle someone or something in a rough way.
    2. To savage; to cause serious physical wounds (usually used of an animal).
    3. To criticise harshly.
    4. To beat with the heavy hammer called a maul.
  • noun
    1. An instance of something being mauled.

Example Sentences

  • The bear was mauling its prey in the forest.
  • The dog kept mauling the old toy until it fell apart.
  • The attacker was mauling the victim before help arrived.
  • The team suffered a mauling in the final match.
  • He described the scene of the mauling in detail.

On this page you'll find 217 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to mauling, such as: abusing, aid, ambushing, assailing, assault, assaulting, assist.

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