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To destroy or severely damage (something)
“Other e-mail packages display it less reliably, and some will completely mangle the message.”
To injure, destroy, or severely damage by cutting or slashing
“We'll still mangle the turkey but thanks to you, we'll mangle it in half the time.”
To twist or contort something severely
“If you are planning to replace the metal EMI shield, take care not to rip or mangle the metal tape.”
To ruin something, especially through incompetence
“Dogberry belongs to that class of Shakespearean comic figures who totally mangle the English language.”
To crush or reduce to fine particles
To alter something from its true state, typically to deceive
To tear (something) into pieces
To bend and give way under pressure or strain
To seize or shake by the throat, especially of a dog or wolf
To crush or grind into a thick liquid or paste
To handle roughly or clumsily
To grab or squeeze with a twisting motion
To sever or cut off
To pressure someone into doing something
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