Maul and Thump

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Maul verb - To strike repeatedly.

Usage example: the irate store owner was mauling the shoplifter when the police showed up

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

Nearby Words: mauled, mauling, mauler

Thump verb - To deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner.

Usage example: thumped the desk with his hand as he delivered his speech

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Maul and thump are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Maul" instead a verb "Thump".

Nearby Words: thumping, thumped, thumper

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