maul

maul(
mal
)
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
transitive verb
a. atacar
A wolf mauled the farmer's sheep.Un lobo atacó a las ovejas del granjero.
b. herir
The zookeeper shot the escaped tiger before it could maul anyone.El guardián del zoológico disparó al tigre que había escapado antes de que pudiera herir a alguien.
2.
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
(figurative)
(to destroy)
a. destrozar
The critics mauled the cast of the play.Los críticos destrozaron al elenco de la obra.
b. vapulear
In Molly's review of the restaurant, she mauled the chef.En la reseña sobre el restaurante, Molly vapuleó al chef.
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