Maul

To attack someone or something very harshly, often causing serious injuries; it can be like a wild animal using its strength to hurt its prey.

Examples

• During our science project, we accidentally dropped the model volcano, and it fell apart, which made us worry that we had maul it beyond repair before the big presentation.
• The puppy was so excited to play that it began to maul the stuffed toy, pulling at its ears and tail, which made us laugh at its adorable enthusiasm.
• In the thrilling video game, players can choose to maul their opponents with special attacks, but teamwork is essential to win against the more powerful bosses.

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