mauling Meaning & Definition
-ɔːlɪŋ
What Does Mauling Mean?
Mauling is used as a noun meaning An instance of something being mauled. As a verb, it means present participle and gerund of maul. As a verb, it means To handle someone or something in a rough way.
Mauling at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /-ɔːlɪŋ/ |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Plural | maulings |
Mauling Definition (Noun)
- An instance of something being mauled.
Mauling as a Verb
- present participle and gerund of maul
Verb
- To handle someone or something in a rough way.
- To savage; to cause serious physical wounds (usually used of an animal).
The bear mauled him in a terrible way.
- To criticise harshly.
- To beat with the heavy hammer called a maul.
Synonyms of Mauling
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Mauling synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Mauling
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Mauling in a Sentence
The bear mauled him in a terrible way.
Word Forms & Grammar
mauling (plural maulings)
mauling
Words That Rhyme With Mauling
Pronouncing Mauling
The standard pronunciation of mauling is /-ɔːlɪŋ/, spoken in 1 syllable.