severely maul
Frequency: 6.40.7 per million words
describes the intense and violent nature of the attack
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Examples (10)
- The bear severely mauled the hiker, leaving him with serious injuries.
- A pack of wild dogs severely mauled the small deer.
- He was severely mauled by a rogue lion in the safari park.
- The incident left the victim severely mauled and in critical condition.
- Despite his efforts, the farmer's sheep were severely mauled by wolves.
- Witnesses reported seeing the animal severely maul its prey.
- The accident caused the car to be severely mauled, beyond repair.
- She feared her pet would be severely mauled if left alone with the bigger dog.
- The journalist's reputation was severely mauled by the scandal.
- After the attack, the animal handler was found severely mauled.