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Mutilated: meaning, definitions and examples

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mutilated

 

[ ˈmjuːtɪleɪtɪd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

physical damage

Mutilated refers to something that has been severely injured or damaged, often in a way that is grotesque or disfiguring. It usually implies a loss of essential parts that can lead to the inability to function normally. This term can apply to both living beings and inanimate objects. In a broader sense, it can also refer to alterations that render something unusable or unrecognizable.

Synonyms

damaged, deformed, disfigured, maimed

Examples of usage

  • The mutilated body was discovered in the woods.
  • The artwork was mutilated by vandals.
  • He did not want to mutilate the evidence during the investigation.

Translations

Translations of the word "mutilated" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mutilado

🇮🇳 विकृत

🇩🇪 verstümmelt

🇮🇩 terpotong

🇺🇦 калічений

🇵🇱 okaleczony

🇯🇵 切断された

🇫🇷 mutilé

🇪🇸 mutilado

🇹🇷 yaralı

🇰🇷 절단된

🇸🇦 مشوه

🇨🇿 zmrzačený

🇸🇰 zmrzačený

🇨🇳 残缺的

🇸🇮 oklesten

🇮🇸 skemmdur

🇰🇿 мutilated

🇬🇪 მუტილირებული

🇦🇿 mutilasiya olunmuş

🇲🇽 mutilado

Etymology

The word 'mutilated' derives from the Latin verb 'mutilare', which means 'to cut off' or 'to maim'. The root of this term is 'mutilus', meaning 'broken' or 'crippled'. Initially, it appeared in English in the late 14th century and has been used to describe various forms of injury and damage, particularly in a context that emphasizes loss and irreversible harm. Over time, the usage of 'mutilated' expanded from physical mutilation to metaphorical applications, indicating any form of serious damage or degradation. The term remains potent in discussions surrounding violence, crime, and the treatment of bodies, often inciting strong emotional responses due to its associations with brutality and suffering.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,998, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.