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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 remove or get rid of something

To make or become sore by rubbing; to feel irritation or impatience.

to behave badly or improperly

to begin or continue an action or process after a pause or interruption

to establish the truth, accuracy, or validity of something

to keep eggs, cells, or organisms at the right conditions for development