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Definition mauling in American English

mauling noun

noun
1

an occasion when an animal attacks someone with its teeth and claws

Example

They suffered a mauling from league leaders Celtic.

3

severe criticism of a play, film etc

Example

The play closed after only a month following a savage mauling by critics.

Definition mauling in American English