Definitions

1. verb

to cause serious damage to (something) so that it is not complete or is no longer whole

“The accident left the car severely mutilated.”

2. verb

to cut or remove a part of (something), especially in a violent or cruel manner

“The soldiers were accused of mutilating the prisoners.”

3. noun

an act of causing serious damage to (something) so that it is not complete or is no longer whole

“The artist’s work was a result of her mutilation of the original sculpture.”