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Definitions

maul

[mawl] / mɔl /
VERB
mangle, abuse
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
break face 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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Scotland number eight Matt Fagerson was offside and obstructing Wales replacement prop Archie Griffin in the build-up to the score from a driving maul.

From BBC • Feb. 23, 2026

Marchand celebrated his 50th cap with a try early in the second half with a well-constructed driving maul score.

From BBC • Feb. 15, 2026

Exeter, defending a single-point lead, were on the ropes late on against Saracens as the hosts fired up their driven maul and motored towards the line.

From BBC • Dec. 22, 2025

Ashman bundled over after a powerful surge from the pack and Savea was sent to the bin for an infringement during that maul.

From BBC • Nov. 8, 2025

They would maul me for my pesitos, then how would I get a phone card to call my home, or Toño?

From "Beast Rider" by Tony Johnston & María Elena Fontanot de Rhoads

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.