MUTILATIONS Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

mutilations

noun

plural of mutilation

as in lesions

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Noun

Dark cankers or lesions near the soil line that cause stems to collapse.

— Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 15 July 2026
Biomimicked medical glue, inspired by the slime of a common garden slug (Arion subfuscus), can bond to bloody tissue and holds great promise for surgical applications and the treatment of painful lesions.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 July 2026

Definition of lesions

Noun

Young striker Jayden Danns needs to be assessed after feeling discomfort in his hamstring last week, while Kaide Gordon and Owen Beck are still undergoing rehab following injuries.

— James Pearce, New York Times, 20 July 2026
Lindsay Clancy, who was paralyzed by the injuries from her suicide attempt, was charged with three counts of murder and strangulation in her children’s deaths.

— Chelsea Bailey, CNN Money, 20 July 2026

Definition of injuries

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Its extended depictions of the Trojan War are full of general mayhem, but specific violent acts are either seen in very brief snatches or alluded to through cutaways.

— Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 16 July 2026
The lack of communication from the ship’s captain and crew members quickly resulted in mayhem among the more than 4,000 passengers and crew members trying to evacuate.

— Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026

Definition of mayhem

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Complaints about poor conditions were often ignored or met with violence, including late-night beatings and pepper spray, detainees said.

— Churchill Ndonwie, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 July 2026
Complaints about poor conditions were often ignored or met with violence, including late-night beatings and pepper spray, detainees said.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026

Definition of beatings

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As part of his suit, Musk asked for $150 billion in damages that would be destined for a charitable trust and requested OpenAI’s for-profit structure be reversed.

— Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 13 July 2026
The jury awarded her $3 million in damages and recommended an additional $3 million in punitive damages.

— Kaitlyn Huamani, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026

Definition of damages

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Formerly incarcerated people with disabilities, chronic mental health or substance abuse issues and those who are older tend to be at higher risk for post-incarceration homelessness, Western said.

— Amber Gaudet July 18, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026
If the allegations prove true, Clearwater businessman Leo Govoni should face prosecution for stealing millions from individuals with severe disabilities.

— Steve Bousquet, Sun Sentinel, 18 July 2026

Definition of disabilities

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Walking after a meal is a great way to stabilize blood sugar and can help offset the harms of sitting.

— Allison Aubrey, NPR, 13 July 2026
The addictive design violates the EU’s Digital Services Act, which was designed to curb potential harms from major online platforms, including design elements that lead to addictive behavior.

— Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 10 July 2026

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