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mutilate

verb

/ˈmjuːtɪleɪt/

Meaning

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

The ancient manuscript was mutilated by careless handling.

damage, disfigure, harm, maim, injure

heal, repair, restore

mutilate body, mutilate documents, mutilate art, mutilated victim

to make something easier to understand or do

To put food into the mouth, chew, and swallow it.

To restore friendly relations or make consistent.

to come or go back to a place; to give back

to annoy, irritate, or cause distress

to settle comfortably or securely in a place; to hide or shelter firmly