Mangled: Definition, Pronunciation, Synonyms, and Antonyms

Mangled (adj.) — severely damaged, disfigured, or mutilated by crushing, tearing, or violent force.

Pronunciation

/ˈmæŋɡ(ə)ld/ (MANG-guld)

Synonyms

• Maimed, mutilated, lacerated, disfigured, wrecked, ruined, torn, twisted, deformed, ravaged.

Antonyms

• Intact, whole, uninjured, healed, sound, pristine, unblemished.

Usage

"The mangled wreckage of the car testified to the force of impact."
"His mangled hand required multiple reconstructive surgeries."

Also used metaphorically: "a mangled quote," "mangled syntax."