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mauled

 

[ mɔːld ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

physical attack

The term 'mauled' refers to a brutal or savage attack, often associated with an animal attacking its prey. It can also be used to describe a situation where someone is seriously injured or harmed due to a violent incident. This term evokes imagery of severe injuries and chaos, indicating a lack of restraint during the attack. In literature and media, 'mauled' is often used to create dramatic effects when depicting violence.

Synonyms

attacked, butchered, ravaged, torn apart

Examples of usage

  • The lion mauled its prey.
  • The dog was mauled by a group of wild animals.
  • He was mauled in the alley by a gang.

Translations

Translations of the word "mauled" in other languages:

🇵🇹 despedaçado

🇮🇳 घसीटा गया

🇩🇪 zerfetzt

🇮🇩 diserang

🇺🇦 розірваний

🇵🇱 rozerwany

🇯🇵 引き裂かれた

🇫🇷 dévasté

🇪🇸 desgarrado

🇹🇷 parçalanmış

🇰🇷 찢어진

🇸🇦 ممزق

🇨🇿 roztržený

🇸🇰 roztrhnutý

🇨🇳 撕裂的

🇸🇮 raztrgan

🇮🇸 rifið

🇰🇿 жарылған

🇬🇪 გატეხილი

🇦🇿 parçalanmış

🇲🇽 desgarrado

Etymology

The word 'mauled' originates from the Old French word 'mauler', which means to handle clumsily or to injure. The roots can be traced back to the late 14th century, reflecting the violent nature associated with the term. As the language evolved, 'mauled' has been used predominantly in contexts relating to animal attacks, depicting brutal interactions between animals, or between humans and animals. Over time, it has also found its place in metaphorical language, often representing intense conflicts or brutal confrontations among people. In literature, 'mauled' often conveys a strong visual cue of destruction and violence, reinforcing the emotional impact of the narrative.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,071 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.