Mangle
Mangle verb - To make or do (something) in a clumsy or unskillful way.
Nail
Nail verb - To deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner.
Usage example: the boxer nailed his opponent with a devastating left hook
Common collocations
| girl | mangle girl | nail girl |
| characters | mangle characters | nail characters |
| hands | mangle hands | nail hands |
| victims | mangle victims | nail victims |
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