Identify the word closest in meaning to the word:- MAUL

Lacerate

The correct answer is Option (1): Lacerate

Maul (verb): To wound (someone or something) by scratching and tearing; to handle roughly.

Lacerate (verb): To tear or make deep cuts in flesh or skin. This is the closest in meaning as both involve tearing and wounding. 

• Shield → to protect

• Trample → to crush by stepping on

• Extricate = to get someone out of trouble or to remove something carefully.

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