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break face

VERB
maul
Synonyms
STRONGEST
beat up bludgeon drub lacerate molest mug pummel rough up thrash trample
STRONG
bang bash batter beat buffet claw clean flagellate flail hit hurt ill-treat lash maltreat muscle paste paw pelt pound skin wax whip
WEAK
handle roughly knock about knock around lean on let have it put in the hospital take care of work over
Antonyms
STRONGEST
protect
STRONG
aid assist help lose surrender
WEAK
guard maintain take care

Example Sentences

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After the second leg against Real, they face the Gunners in the League Cup final next Sunday, then after the international break face Liverpool in the FA Cup quarter-finals.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

The firm's workers coming back from the Christmas and New Year break face shorter hours and lower pay.

From BBC • Jan. 14, 2013