Synonyms for Mutilate
Definition of mutilate
verb
- destroy or injure severely; "The madman mutilates art work"
- alter so as to make unrecognizable; "The tourists murdered the French language"
- destroy or injure severely; "mutilated bodies"
4 synonyms found
Writing tips for "mutilate"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like disfigure, mangle, mar can replace "mutilate" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
"Mutilate" in song lyrics
See how mutilate is used in real songs:
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"I like to disembowel and mutilate"
Hawd Gankstuh Rappuh Emsees Wid Ghats — Am Goin t' Jail -
"Like Wolverine and Sabretooth the way that I mutilate"
Immortal Technique f/ Poison Pen, Styles P, Vinnie Paz — Black Vikings -
"By now you know Mad's made to mutilate"
Paris — I Call Him Mad