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maul Synonyms
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• verb (Context 1)
To wound or injure severely by scratching, tearing, or crushing (typically referring to an animal attack).
Usage Example
"The hiker survived the terrifying encounter but was badly mauled by the bear."
Strongest
mangle
Strong
lacerate
mutilate
claw
• noun (Context 2)
A heavy hammer, often with a wooden or lead head, used primarily for driving wedges, piles, or stakes.
Usage Example
"The lumberjack swung the heavy steel mallet to split the thick oak log in two."
Strongest
mallet
Strong
sledgehammer
hammer
• verb (Context 3)
To handle something or someone roughly, clumsily, or brutally.
Usage Example
"The rare book was practically mauled by careless visitors flipping through its fragile pages."
Strongest
manhandle
Strong
batter
abuse
Opposites of maul
Looking for antonyms? The opposite of maul varies depending on the context. Here are a few common opposites:
heal
protect
pamper
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Maul. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/maul