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To injure by being rough.

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Usage examples (30)
  • The grizzly bear will maul anyone in its path especially if it is injured.
  • "I do share the concern that the maul is a forgotten art in New Zealand rugby," said Henry.
  • That's how they say it there, right, "maul", right?
  • AMERICAN MORNING's Ali Velshi is live from a "maul" on Long Island.
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  • Offended by my remark about her "mole," (a dark skin spot) the "moll" (gangster's girlfriend) threatened to "maul" (to beat or batter) me in the parking lot of the "mall" (shopping center).
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