Synonyms for

Mutilated

Verb / ˈmju:tʌˌleɪtʌd / / ˈmju:tʌˌleɪtɪd / Another word for mutilated — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To cause severe damage to something, often leaving it disfigured or unusable.

Synonyms & similar words

mangle mar murder maimed mutilate cutup maim disfigure maul mangle cripple disable harm injure wound hurt butcher amputate hack chop slash tear rend shred gash

Example sentences

  1. The sculpture was mutilated by vandals.
  2. The dog mutilated the couch with his teeth.
  3. The war mutilated many people's bodies.
  4. The chef mutilated the chicken with his poor knife skills.
  5. The tornado mutilated the town's buildings.

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  • The tyranny of a prince in an oligarchy is not so dangerous to the public welfare as the apathy of a citizen in a democracy. - Charles Montesquieu
  • I do not believe that any man fears to be dead, but only the stroke of death. - Francis Bacon
  • The future belongs to those who prepare for it today. - Malcolm X

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