Mauling

Mauling
Maul Maul, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Mauled}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Mauling}.] 1. To beat and bruise with a heavy stick or cudgel; to wound in a coarse manner. [1913 Webster]

Meek modern faith to murder, hack, and maul. --Pope. [1913 Webster]

2. To injure greatly; to do much harm to. [1913 Webster]

It mauls not only the person misrepreseted, but him also to whom he is misrepresented. --South. [1913 Webster]


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