mangle

Meanings

• Verb

  To shape or manipulate something in a rough or violent way.

  - "The children mangled the clay into different shapes."
  - "The chef mangled the fish before cooking it."

• Verb

  To destroy or damage something severely.

  - "The storm mangled the trees and power lines."
  - "The accident mangled the car beyond recognition."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈmæŋ.ɡəl/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈmæŋ.ɡəl/
   
   
   
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3. /ˈmæŋ.ɡəl/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with mangle
tangle , angle , pangle , strangle

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Variants

List of all variants of mangle that leads to same result
mangle , mangled , mangles , mangling

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to knead' or 'to work with the hands'. This sense evolved to mean 'to shape roughly' or 'to destroy'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'mangle' comes from the Old French word 'manser' which means 'to knead'.

2. The verb 'mangle' has been used in English since the late 15th century.

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Related Concepts

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1. manipulate: To control or influence something, often in a subtle or indirect way.

2. shape: To give form or structure to something.

3. destroy: To cause complete ruin or damage to something.

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Culture

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In literature, 'mangle' has been used metaphorically to describe the emotional or psychological state of a character, such as in Mary Renault's 'The King Must Die' where the protagonist is described as having a 'mangled heart'. In art, there is a sculpture called 'Mangled' by John DeAndrea which depicts a mutilated human body.

How to Memorize "mangle"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine the action of roughly shaping or manipulating an object with your hands.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'mangle' with the idea of rough handling or destruction.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the rule: 'Mangle' is like 'Manipulate' and 'Shape', but with a rough and violent twist.

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