Mangle and Maltreat

Mangle

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

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

Nearby Words: mangled, mangling

Maltreat

Maltreat verb - To inflict physical or emotional harm upon.

Mangle and maltreat are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Mangle" instead a verb "Maltreat".

Nearby Words: maltreatment, maltreating
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