Maul and Tickle

Maul

Maul verb - To abuse physically.

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

Nearby Words: mauled, mauling, mauler

Tickle verb - Touch (a body part) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements.

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Maul and tickle are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Maul" instead a verb "Tickle".

Nearby Words: ticklish, tickled, tickling, tickler

people	maul people	tickle people
way	maul way	tickle way
anyone	maul anyone	tickle anyone
opponent	maul opponent	tickle opponent
Other words: enemy, friends, guys.

The jingle lampshades this:Oh, Tickle Me Psycho is big and badHe'll maul your mom and eat your dadHe's not your friendHe's a furry foeHis name is Tickle Me Psycho!

Source: Western Animation / Robotomy

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