Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
mutilar
verb
/muːˈtɪl.ər/
Definition
To disfigure or damage something severely; to remove or alter the essential parts.
Examples
- He was accused of mutilar the statue by chipping away at it with a hammer.
- Mutilar animals is a crime in many countries.
- The artist felt that altering the original painting would mutilar its beauty.
Meaning
The act of causing severe physical damage or injury to someone or something, often resulting in a loss of function or appearance.
Synonyms
- maim
- disfigure
- scar
- destroy
- deform