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