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maul vs disfigure

disfigure vs maul

maul is a noun but disfigure is not a noun.

maul and disfigure both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
maul Yes No Yes No
disfigure No No Yes No
As verbs, disfigure is a hypernym of maul; that is, disfigure is a word with a broader meaning than maul:
  • maul: injure badly by beating
  • disfigure: mar or spoil the appearance of
Other hypernyms of maul include blemish, deface.
maul (noun) disfigure (noun)
a heavy long-handled hammer used to drive stakes or wedges
maul (verb) disfigure (verb)
injure badly by beating mar or spoil the appearance of
split (wood) with a maul and wedges
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