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Badly rough up (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

maul

'badly rough up' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

This is all the clue.

(Other definitions for maul that I've seen before include "Manhandle" , "Attack fiercely, tearing the flesh" , "beetle" , "Handle roughly, bruise" , "Injure badly by beating" .)

I've seen this clue in the New York Times.
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