unmauled

/ˈʌmˈæʊld/ or /ˈʌmˈaʊld/

Definitions

1. verb

to make or become unruly, unmanageable, or uncontrolled

“The child’s behaviour unmauled the teacher’s patience.”

2. verb

to overcome or defeat (a person or their plans) completely

“The opponent’s strategy unmauled our team’s chances of winning.”

Synonyms

  • defeated
  • uncontrollable
  • unruly

Antonyms

  • controlled
  • managed
  • successful