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Mangled

Verb / ˈmæŋgʌld / Another word for mangled — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to deform, mutilate, or destroy something by cutting, tearing, or crushing it

Synonyms & similar words

mangle murder torn maul mutilate lacerated cutup lacerate crumpled crushed damaged destroyed wrecked ruined torn shredded mutilated disfigured misshapen distorted bent twisted knotted jumbled jagged uneven rough ragged

Example sentences

  1. The paper was mangled in the shredder.
  2. The dog mangled the ball beyond recognition.
  3. The tornado mangled the entire neighborhood.
  4. The chef mangled the vegetables with his dull knife.
  5. The machine mangled the metal into a twisted shape.

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  • The car was so mangled, it was hard to tell what kind it had been. - Joan Bauer
  • The bones were mangled beyond recognition. - Stephenie Meyer
  • Mangled, twisted, withered, crushed - I feel as if I've been through a hurricane. - Haruki Murakami

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