Mutilate

Verb

 * 1) To physically harm as to impair use, notably by cutting off or otherwise disabling a vital part, such as a limb.
 * 2) To destroy beyond recognition.
 * 3)  To render imperfect.

Synonyms

 * maim
 * mangle

Derived terms

 * mutilation
 * mutilative
 * mutilator

Thesaurus
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