单词	mutilations
释义	mutilation noun mu·​ti·​la·​tion ˌmyü-tə-ˈlā-shən  plural mutilations 1 : an act or instance of destroying, removing, or severely damaging a limb or other body part of a person or animal the mutilation of a body They were men who had been sexually damaged by disease, accident, or deliberate mutilation. James J. O'Donnell His book contains very many gruesome accounts of murder and mutilation, and page after page describing torture in almost salacious detail. Geoffrey Wheatcroft see also female genital mutilation 2 : an act or instance of damaging or altering something radically Evidence suggests that the mutilation of the sculptures was deliberate. Thus an author has the right of paternity (authorship) and integrity (the right to object to derogatory actions, distortion, mutilation or other modifications in relation to his or her work that would be prejudicial to the artist's honor or reputation). Judith Nierman Critics described the proposed structure as a "vast pile of masonry" that they feared would never be removed and would become a "permanent mutilation of Hyde Park." Henry Petroski Word History First Known Use 1517, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing mutilation female genital mutilation self-mutilation female genital mutilation self-mutilation Medical Definition mutilation noun mu·​ti·​la·​tion ˌmyüt-ᵊl-ˈā-shən  1 : deprivation of a limb or essential part especially by excision the mutilation of a body 2 : an instance of mutilating mutilations noun plural of mutilation as in lesions Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance lesions injuries disfigurements beatings mayhem damages disabilities harms disablements impairments defacements hurts wounds abrasions detriments scratches swellings afflictions contusions ruptures lacerations bruises scrapes gashes scars strains burns concussions chafes bumps boo-boos scalds cuts sears scathes Antonyms & Near Antonyms recoveries remedies cures fixes
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