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(somewhat rare) Bringing harm or injury to
“Other e-mail packages display it less reliably, and some will completely mangle the message.”
Present participle for 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.”
Present participle for 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.”
Present participle for to ruin something, especially through incompetence
“Dogberry belongs to that class of Shakespearean comic figures who totally mangle the English language.”
Present participle for to crush or reduce to fine particles
Present participle for to alter something from its true state, typically to deceive
Present participle for to tear (something) into pieces
Present participle for to bend and give way under pressure or strain
Present participle for to seize or shake by the throat, especially of a dog or wolf
Present participle for to crush or grind into a thick liquid or paste
Present participle for to handle roughly or clumsily
Present participle for to grab or squeeze with a twisting motion
Present participle for to sever or cut off
Present participle for to pressure someone into doing something
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