mangled
/ˈmæŋɡəld/
severely damaged
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- 1.
Severely damaged, torn, crushed, or twisted, especially by an accident or machine.
"The mangled wreckage of the car was barely recognizable."
- 2.
(Figurative) Thoroughly distorted, ruined, or badly performed, especially referring to text, language, or a performance.
"The mangled speech made no sense to the audience."
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The mangled wreckage of the plane was scattered across the field.
The mangled wreckage of the plane was scattered across the field.
His arm was severely mangled in the machinery accident.
His arm was severely mangled in the machinery accident.
The amateur chef completely mangled the recipe, resulting in an inedible dish.
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