mauling
maul-ing
verb
Attacking someone or something violently, causing extensive damage or injury.
"The lion was mauling its prey."
noun
A severe, violent attack causing serious injury, often by an animal.
"The bear's mauling left him badly hurt."
noun
An overwhelming and decisive defeat of an opponent in a competition or game.
"The team suffered a mauling in the final."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: maul, mangle, sledge, sledgehammer