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Meaning of the word mutilate in English

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mutilate

US /ˈmjuː.t̬əl.eɪt/
UK /ˈmjuː.t̬əl.eɪt/
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Verb

1.

inflict a violent and disfiguring injury on (a person or animal)

Example:
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The victim was severely mutilated.
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He was accused of mutilating the animal.
Synonym:
maimmangledisfigurelaceratebutcher
2.

destroy or severely damage (something)

Example:
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The vandals mutilated the ancient manuscript.
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The report was so heavily edited that it was almost mutilated.
Synonym:
destroydamageruinspoildeface
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