Mutilate

Origin

From Latin mutilatus, the past participle of mutilare 'to mutilate', itself from mutilus 'maimed'

Full definition of 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. (figuratively) To render imperfect.

Synonyms

• maim
• mangle

Derived terms

• mutilation
• mutilative
• mutilator

Adjective

1. (obsolete) Deprived of, or having lost, an important part; mutilated.
2. (zoology) Having fin-like appendages or flukes instead of legs, as a cetacean does.

Alternative forms

• mut. abbreviation

Anagrams

• ultimate