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maul Synonyms

Another word for maul

Choosing another word for maul depends on context, so the 20 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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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
savage
Strong
lacerate
mangle
claw
mutilate
tear
shred

• 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
beetle
sledge
Weak
gavel

• 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
paw
batter
abuse
mishandle
mistreat
maltreat
roughhouse

Opposites of maul

The opposite of maul shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

coddle
heal
pamper
caress
protect
preserve
See all opposites of maul

• Nearby Words

matzah
matzo
maudlin
maul
mauler
mauling
mauritania

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Maul. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/maul
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