Definitions

mutilate

[myoot-l-eyt] / ˈmyut lˌeɪt /

VERB

maim, damage

Synonyms

STRONGEST

amputate butcher damage deface disfigure dismember distort hack injure maim mangle ravage

STRONG

adulterate batter crush expurgate hurt lacerate lame mar scratch spoil weaken

WEAK

cut to pieces cut up hash up mess up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

adorn aid assist beautify cure decorate enable fix heal help mend ornament

STRONG

build up

WEAK

repair

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