muticate

/muːtɪˈkeɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to injure or mutilate, especially in a brutal or savage manner

“The wounded animal was left to muticate on the battlefield.”

2. verb

to cause harm or injury to (something) in a brutal or savage manner

“The neglect of the factory led to the machines muticating and eventually breaking down.”

3. noun

an act of mutilating or injuring, especially in a brutal or savage manner

“The mutication of the prisoner was a heinous crime that outraged the public.”

Synonyms

  • injure
  • maim
  • mutilate

Antonyms

  • heal
  • repair