mutilator

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Noun mutilator has 1 sense

mutilator, maimer, mangler - a person who mutilates or destroys or disfigures or cripples
--₁ is a kind of person, individual, someone, somebody, mortal, human, soul

Derived forms: verb mutilate₁, verb mutilate₃

Definitions from the Web

Mutilator

Definition:

A mutilator is someone or something that causes severe physical harm, disfigurement, or destruction.

Senses:

Noun: A person who inflicts intentional and severe physical injury or disfigurement on another.
Noun: An animal or object that causes severe damage or destruction.
Noun: A serial killer or a murderous individual known for mutilating victims.

Usage:

Sense 1:

Sample Sentence 1: The assailant was identified as a mutilator who had targeted several individuals in the area.

Sample Sentence 2: The investigation revealed that the suspect had a long history as a dangerous mutilator.

Sense 2:

Sample Sentence 1: The tornado acted as a powerful mutilator, leaving behind a path of destruction and devastation.

Sample Sentence 2: The chainsaw is a powerful tool but can also be a dangerous mutilator if mishandled.

Sense 3:

Sample Sentence 1: The city was terrified of the notorious serial killer who was known to be a brutal mutilator.

Sample Sentence 2: The film depicted the horrifying acts committed by the deranged mutilator.