Maul and Rend

Maul

Maul verb - To abuse physically.

Rend and maul are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Rend" instead a verb "Maul".

Nearby Words: mauled, mauling, mauler

Rend

Rend verb - To cause (something) to separate into jagged pieces by violently pulling at it.

Maul and rend are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Maul" instead a verb "Rend".

Nearby Words: render, rending

Common collocations

character maul character rend character
man maul man rend man
human maul human rend human
prey maul prey rend prey
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