MUTILATE Meaning and
Definition
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The term "mutilate" is a verb that refers to the deliberate and often violent act of causing severe damage or disfigurement to a person's body or a living creature, thereby impairing its normal functioning. This action commonly involves the removal, destruction, or alteration of certain body parts, resulting in a permanent alteration of the individual's physical appearance or physical abilities. Mutilation can occur as a form of punishment, torture, or as a consequence of accidents, warfare, or self-inflicted harm.
The act of mutilating often entails inflicting pain, suffering, and trauma upon the victim, causing both physical and psychological harm. It involves the intentional and extreme alteration of the body's natural structure, leading to severe physical and functional impairments. Common examples of mutilation include cutting or amputation of limbs, removal or destruction of sensory organs such as eyes, ears, or tongue, as well as genital mutilation.
Mutilation holds significant and profound cultural, historical, and legal implications. It has been employed for various purposes throughout human history, including religious rituals, criminal punishment, or as a means of subjugation and control. Today, many societies and legal systems recognize mutilation as a violation of human rights and express strong condemnation towards its practice. The act of mutilation is considered a grave offense due to the extreme harm it inflicts, the irreversibility of the damage caused, and the lasting physical and emotional consequences endured by the victim.
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To remove any part of the body which is important as to function or looks; to maim.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
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To maim or mangle; to cut off any important or material part; to render imperfect; to garble or only partially represent.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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Etymology of MUTILATE
The word "mutilate" can be traced back to the Latin word "mutilare", which means "to maim" or "to cut off". "Mutilare" is derived from the Latin root "mutus", meaning "dumb" or "mute". This connection stems from the belief that someone who has been mutilated or disfigured would be unable to speak or communicate properly, hence the association with muteness or silence. Over time, the word "mutilate" has come to mean causing severe damage, disfigurement, or removal of a limb or body part.
Idioms with the word MUTILATE
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fold, spindle, or mutilate
The idiom "fold, spindle, or mutilate" is a phrase often seen on forms or documents, generally accompanied by a graphic of a hand pointing to the text. It is a figurative expression that implies destructive or tampering actions towards the document in question. It can also serve as a cautionary message to handle the document with care and avoid causing damage.
Similar spelling words for MUTILATE
Conjugate verb Mutilate
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