mutilations

noun

Definition of mutilationsnext
plural of mutilation
as in lesions

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  1. injuries
  2. mayhem
  3. disabilities
  4. impairments
Noun
  • Herbert said Bates was treated at an area hospital for scalp injuries, released the same day and taken to jail.
    Jason Green, The Mercury News, 17 Nov. 2024
  • Reddish was sidelined multiple times last season because of right ankle injuries.
    Khobi Price, Orange County Register, 16 Nov. 2024
Definition of injuries
Noun
  • There was shouting and general mayhem, punches were thrown and some local Democratic and election officials were chased around the building.
    Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024
  • And what sort of mayhem might Bernard have to manage?
    Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of mayhem
Noun
  • Gig work can offer flexible opportunities for individuals with disabilities who may face challenges in traditional employment.
    Timothy Papandreou, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Currently, people with behavioral health disabilities can only be covered for 24 months, but coverage for physical disabilities can go up until retirement age.
    Natalie Eilbert, Journal Sentinel, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of disabilities
Noun
  • Significant impairments, unequal coverage Roughly half of working Americans are covered under disability insurance, which provides short- and long-term income protections in the event of a sickness or injury.
    Natalie Eilbert, Journal Sentinel, 2 Oct. 2024
  • People diagnosed with severe and persistent mental illness and trauma are more often denied disability coverage than those with physical impairments, according to the few insurance companies that choose to disclose annual reports on approved and denied claims rates.
    Natalie Eilbert, Journal Sentinel, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of impairments
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