1. the act of injuring, disfiguring, or making imperfect by removing or irreparably damaging parts
2. the condition of being mutilated; severe damage or disfigurement

Examples

• The ancient statue showed signs of deliberate mutilation.
• Self-mutilation is a serious mental health concern that requires professional help.
• The vandals were charged with the mutilation of public property.
• The accident resulted in severe mutilation of his hand.
• Animal mutilation cases were investigated by local authorities.
• The mutilation of the manuscript made it difficult to read.
• Doctors worked to prevent further mutilation of the tissue.