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Past tense for to destroy or severely damage (something)
“Other e-mail packages display it less reliably, and some will completely mangle the message.”
Past tense for to injure, destroy, or severely damage by cutting or slashing
“We'll still mangle the turkey but thanks to you, we'll mangle it in half the time.”
Past tense for to twist or contort something severely
“If you are planning to replace the metal EMI shield, take care not to rip or mangle the metal tape.”
Past tense for to ruin something, especially through incompetence
“Dogberry belongs to that class of Shakespearean comic figures who totally mangle the English language.”
Past tense for to crush or reduce to fine particles
Past tense for to alter something from its true state, typically to deceive
Past tense for to tear (something) into pieces
Past tense for to bend and give way under pressure or strain
Past tense for to crush or grind into a thick liquid or paste
Past tense for to handle roughly or clumsily
Past tense for to grab or squeeze with a twisting motion
Past tense for to sever or cut off
Past tense for to pressure someone into doing something
Physically harmed or damaged, especially of a limb
Having a deformed shape, especially one that is unsightly
Difficult to understand because it has been distorted
Cut or ripped open or into pieces
Damaged or marked by teeth or jaws, typically leaving visible imprints or significant alteration
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