Mutilation

Pronunciation: /mjuːtɪˈleɪʃən/

Definitions of mutilation

noun the act of causing severe damage to a body part, especially by cutting or removing it

Example Sentences

A1 Animal mutilation is a cruel act.

A2 The villagers were shocked by the mutilation of the sacred statue.

B1 The artist's work explored themes of self-mutilation and identity.

B2 The investigation revealed evidence of ritualistic mutilation in the ancient ruins.

C1 The graphic novel depicted scenes of extreme mutilation with vivid detail.

C2 The film director used the theme of mutilation to provoke thought and discussion among viewers.

Examples of mutilation in a Sentence

formal The act of mutilation is considered a serious crime under the law.

informal I heard that the poor dog suffered from mutilation by its previous owner.

slang That movie was so bad, it felt like a visual mutilation of my eyes.

figurative Her self-esteem was deeply wounded, it felt like emotional mutilation.

Grammatical Forms of mutilation

• past tense: mutilated
• plural: mutilations
• comparative: more mutilated
• superlative: most mutilated
• present tense: mutilates
• future tense: will mutilate
• perfect tense: has mutilated
• continuous tense: is mutilating
• singular: mutilation
• positive degree: mutilation
• infinitive: mutilate
• gerund: mutilating
• participle: mutilating

Origin and Evolution of mutilation

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'mutilation' originated from the Latin word 'mutilatus', which means 'mutilate' or 'maim'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'mutilation' has retained its original meaning of severe physical injury or disfigurement, but has also come to be used in a broader sense to describe any form of severe damage or alteration.