mauling
noun /ˈmɔːlɪŋ/
  /ˈmɔːlɪŋ/
[usually singular]- a serious attack by an animal in which somebody's body is torn- a fatal mauling
 
- serious and public criticism, especially of a play, film, etc. - The play received a mauling from the critics.
 
- a severe defeat- They face a mauling by last year's winners.