MUTILATIONS Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

mutilations

noun

plural of mutilation

as in lesions

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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
Laparoscopic excision surgery, in which a specialist carefully removes endometriosis lesions, is widely considered the gold-standard surgical treatment and can improve both pain and fertility outcomes.

— Daryl Austin, USA Today, 7 July 2026

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But last weekend’s mayhem, in which thousands descended on the community and more than 400 ended up under arrest, has hit Newport Beach differently, spurring calls for the city leaders to take decisive action.

— Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
Molière’s irresistible comedy of trickery and mayhem is a dazzling new adaptation by Bill Irwin and Mark O’Donnell — reimagined for today’s audiences with fresh American flair and nonstop physical comedy, according to a news release.

— News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 July 2026

Definition of mayhem

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Withstanding territorial beatings from rival lions.

— Sarah Kingdom, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026
According to prosecutors, who cited testimony and evidence at McCue's trial, the children allegedly suffered severe beatings and were forced to wear shock collars and stand naked on cinder blocks for hours or sometimes days at a time.

— Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE, 16 June 2026

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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

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While this model is not appropriate for autistic persons with severe language disabilities, most autistic youth and adults have the reciprocal language to engage in a coaching relationship.

— Doreen Samelson, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
The flag’s initial design featured zigzag stripes in blue, yellow, white, red, and green on a black background; the zigzags symbolized the barriers around which people with disabilities need to maneuver.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 July 2026

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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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