Mauling

Synonyms of mauling

• attacking
• assaulting
• mutilating

Antonyms of mauling

• protecting
• defending
• sparing

Collocations of mauling

brutal mauling

Frequency: 70 %

The brutal mauling left the victim with severe injuries.

vicious mauling

Frequency: 65 %

The vicious mauling by the wild animal shocked the community.

fatal mauling

Frequency: 60 %

The fatal mauling of the hiker by a bear was a tragic event.

savage mauling

Frequency: 50 %

The savage mauling of the livestock by wolves caused a lot of damage.

gruesome mauling

Frequency: 45 %

The gruesome mauling of the victim was hard to witness.

Idiomatic Expressions for mauling

• Phrase: mauling something over
  Meaning: to think about or consider something deeply or extensively
  Usage: She spent hours mauling over the decision before finally making up her mind.