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.