Vocabulary Entry

mutilated

|verb • adjective

verb

To inflict serious damage on or to make imperfect by removing parts.

Example Sentences

"The artist felt that the sculpture had been mutilated by the unnecessary changes."

"The report was mutilated, with several key sections missing."

"He mutilated his arm during the accident, requiring extensive surgery."

adjective

Example Sentences

"The mutilated remains were discovered in the remote area."

"The mutilated pages of the book were barely legible."

"The animal was found in a mutilated condition by the rescue team."