Identify the word closest in meaning to the word:- MAUL
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
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.
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Shield → to protect
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Trample → to crush by stepping on
- Extricate = to get someone out of trouble or to remove something carefully.
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