1. a violent attack or beating that causes serious injury
2. harsh criticism or treatment
Usage: figurative

Examples

• The hiker survived a bear mauling in the wilderness.
• The victim required surgery after the dog mauling.
• The movie received a mauling from critics.
• His reputation took a mauling in the press.
• The team suffered a mauling in the championship game.
• She gave his proposal a thorough mauling during the meeting.