Mangle and Thrash

Mangle

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

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

Nearby Words: mangled, mangling

Thrash

Thrash verb - To strike repeatedly with something long and thin or flexible.
Usage example: thrashed the poor horse with a riding crop

Mangle and thrash are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Mangle" instead a verb "Thrash".

Common collocations

story mangle story thrash story
enemies mangle enemies thrash enemies
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