🩸mutilate

verb
/ˈmjuːtɪleɪt/

Meaning

to inflict serious damage on something, often by cutting or tearing

Example Sentences

The ancient manuscript was mutilated by careless handling.

Synonyms

damage, disfigure, harm, maim, injure

Antonyms

heal, repair, restore

Collocations

mutilate body, mutilate documents, mutilate art, mutilated victim

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