How Do You Spell MANGLE?

Pronunciation: [mˈaŋɡə͡l] (IPA)

The word "mangle" is spelled with the letter "a" pronounced as /æ/ like in "cat" followed by the letter "ng" pronounced as /ŋ/ like in "sing". The final letter "le" is pronounced as /əl/ like in "bottle". Therefore, the IPA phonetic transcription of the word "mangle" is /ˈmæŋ.əl/. This word can have different meanings based on context, but generally refers to a machine used for pressing or ironing clothes or to seriously injure or mutilate something or someone.

MANGLE Meaning and Definition

  1. Mangle is a verb that primarily refers to the act of severely damaging, distorting, or contorting something, resulting in a highly disfigured or altered state. It implies that the object or material has been physically or metaphorically torn apart, crushed, or mutilated in a way that renders it useless, unrecognizable, or deeply flawed.

    When used in the context of physical damage, mangle commonly implies the destruction or disfigurement of an object through rough handling, overwhelming force, or intense pressure. For example, a car accident may mangle the vehicle's frame, making it beyond repair. Similarly, an individual's hand caught in a machine may be mangled, leading to severe injuries or amputation.

    Metaphorically, mangle can describe the severe mishandling, misinterpretation, or misrepresentation of information, ideas, or intentions. It implies the distortion or misunderstanding of the original meaning, resulting in an inaccurate, convoluted, or sabotaged outcome. For instance, a journalist may mangle a politician's statements by selectively quoting them out of context or manipulating the words to fit a particular narrative.

    In summary, mangle encompasses the concept of causing extensive damage, distortion, or disfigurement to an object, entity, or concept. It suggests a state of ruin, disarray, or irreparability arising from physical or metaphorical actions that have profoundly altered the original form, structure, or meaning.

  2. • A machine for smoothing linen.
    • To smooth linen with a mangle.
    • To cut, hew, or hack with a dull instrument; to lacerate; to tear piecemeal; to hack; to curtail.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for MANGLE

Etymology of MANGLE

The word "mangle" originated from the Old French term "mangle" or "mangler", which ultimately derived from the Latin word "manganum" or "manganus". This Latin term referred to a machine used for pressing or stretching fabric. The English word "mangle" originally referred to a device that was used to press or squeeze water from clothes before ironing them. Over time, "mangle" gained the additional sense of mangling or damaging something, which is its more common usage today.

Idioms with the word MANGLE

  • be put through the mangle The idiom "be put through the mangle" means to be subjected to a difficult or challenging experience, often resulting in physical or emotional exhaustion. It refers to the process of putting clothes through a mangle, which was a heavy machine used to squeeze out excess water, flatten and press the fabric. This idiom is figuratively used to convey the idea of facing intense pressure or hardship.

Similar spelling words for MANGLE

Plural form of MANGLE is MANGLES

Conjugate verb Mangle

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have mangled
you would have mangled
he/she/it would have mangled
we would have mangled
they would have mangled
I would have mangle
you would have mangle
he/she/it would have mangle
we would have mangle
they would have mangle

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been mangling
you would have been mangling
he/she/it would have been mangling
we would have been mangling
they would have been mangling

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would mangle
you would mangle
he/she/it would mangle
we would mangle
they would mangle

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be mangling
you would be mangling
he/she/it would be mangling
we would be mangling
they would be mangling

FUTURE

I will mangle
you will mangle
he/she/it will mangle
we will mangle
they will mangle

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be mangling
you will be mangling
he/she/it will be mangling
we will be mangling
they will be mangling

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have mangled
you will have mangled
he/she/it will have mangled
we will have mangled
they will have mangled

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been mangling
you will have been mangling
he/she/it will have been mangling
we will have been mangling
they will have been mangling

IMPERATIVE

you mangle
we let´s mangle

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to mangle

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was mangling
you were mangling
he/she/it was mangling
we were mangling
they were mangling

PAST PARTICIPLE

mangled

PAST PERFECT

I had mangled
you had mangled
he/she/it had mangled
we had mangled
they had mangled

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been mangling
you had been mangling
he/she/it had been mangling
we had been mangling
they had been mangling

PRESENT

I mangle
you mangle
he/she/it mangles
we mangle
they mangle

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am mangling
you are mangling
he/she/it is mangling
we are mangling
they are mangling

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

mangling

PRESENT PERFECT

I have mangled
you have mangled
he/she/it has mangled
we have mangled
they have mangled

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been mangling
you have been mangling
he/she/it has been mangling
we have been mangling
they have been mangling

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it mangle

SIMPLE PAST

I mangled
you mangled
he/she/it mangled
we mangled
they mangled

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