Hammer and Mangle

Hammer

Hammer verb - To deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner.
Usage example: hammered the ball for a home run

Mangle and hammer are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Mangle" instead a verb "Hammer".

Mangle

Mangle verb - To make or do (something) in a clumsy or unskillful way.

Hammer and mangle are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Hammer" instead a verb "Mangle".

Nearby Words: mangled, mangling

Common collocations

body hammer body mangle body
hand hammer hand mangle hand
enemies hammer enemies mangle enemies
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