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mangled

 

[ ˈmæŋɡəld ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

physical damage

Mangled refers to something that has been severely injured, damaged, or distorted. It often describes an object that has been crushed, twisted, or otherwise ruined, resulting in a chaotic appearance. This term is commonly used in contexts related to accidents or destruction. When something is mangled, it becomes nearly unrecognizable and may no longer serve its original purpose.

Synonyms

crushed, deformed, twisted, wrecked

Examples of usage

  • The mangled remains of the car were a shocking sight.
  • After the storm, the garden was left mangled and unkempt.
  • His fingers were mangled in the machinery.

Translations

Translations of the word "mangled" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desfigurado

🇮🇳 बिगड़ा हुआ

🇩🇪 verunstaltet

🇮🇩 rusak

🇺🇦 пошкоджений

🇵🇱 zniekształcony

🇯🇵 損なわれた

🇫🇷 déformé

🇪🇸 desfigurado

🇹🇷 bozulmuş

🇰🇷 훼손된

🇸🇦 مشوه

🇨🇿 znetvořený

🇸🇰 zohavený

🇨🇳 扭曲的

🇸🇮 popačen

🇮🇸 skemmdur

🇰🇿 бұзылған

🇬🇪 დაზიანებული

🇦🇿 dağıdılmış

🇲🇽 desfigurado

Etymology

The word 'mangled' originates from the Middle English term 'mangle', which derives from the Old French 'mangler', meaning to injure or damage. This, in turn, comes from the Latin 'manguere' which meant to handle or to manipulate. The term has evolved over the centuries to encompass a broader meaning relating to severe damage or deformation. By the 15th century, 'mangled' was used to describe anything that was badly mutilated or crushed, particularly in reference to objects and physical forms. Its usage expanded into figurative language as well, describing situations or events that are twisted or distorted.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,841, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.