English words starting with M

A vulgar, offensive term used as a highly derogatory insult or as an intensive, often expressing anger, contempt, or surprise.

to damage severely, especially by violently removing a part.

Severely damaged by having an important part cut or torn off.

The act of severely damaging or injuring a body, especially by cutting off or destroying a part of it.

a person, especially a soldier or sailor, who refuses to obey the orders of a person in authority and tries to take control by force.

Refusing to obey the orders of a person in authority; engaged in mutiny.

An open rebellion against the proper authorities, especially by soldiers or sailors against their officers.

The condition of being unable or unwilling to speak, especially as a symptom of a mental disorder or psychological disturbance.

A dog, especially one that is a mixture of different breeds or of unknown origin.

To speak in a low, quiet voice that is hard to hear, often because you are annoyed or complaining, or do not want to be overheard.

To speak in a low, quiet, and often unclear voice, especially when complaining or saying something you do not want others to hear.

The sound or action of speaking in a low, unclear voice, often when complaining or annoyed.

The meat from a fully grown sheep.

(of a feeling or action) experienced or done by each of two or more parties towards the other or others.

of or relating to a reciprocal arrangement in which two or more parties agree to help each other

An investment program funded by shareholders that trades in diversified holdings and is professionally managed.

an association between two organisms in which each benefits.

describing a relationship between two different living organisms that benefits both.

The state or quality of two or more people or things feeling or acting the same way towards each other; a reciprocal relationship.

In a way that is felt, done, or experienced equally by two or more parties.

a long, loose dress of hawaiian origin, often made with bright, patterned fabric.

The projecting part of an animal's face, including the nose and mouth.

A firearm, typically a rifle or musket, that is loaded through the open end of the barrel (the muzzle).

Mentally confused or dazed; unable to think clearly.

Of or belonging to the speaker

Pain in a muscle or muscles.

a condition causing abnormal weakness of certain muscles, which is typically worsened by activity and improved by rest.

the mass of fine branching threads that forms the main growing structure of a fungus.

Relating to the late Bronze Age civilization in Greece (c. 1600–1100 BC), centered on Mycenae.

A genus of bacteria that includes the causative agents of tuberculosis and leprosy, characterized by a waxy coating on their cell walls.

Relating to or caused by mycobacteria, a genus of bacteria that includes the causative agents of tuberculosis and leprosy.

A genus of bacteria characterized by a waxy coating on their cell walls, making them resistant to many antibiotics and stains. Some species are pathogenic, causing diseases such as tuberculosis and leprosy.

A scientist who specializes in the study of fungi.

the scientific study of fungi.

A poisonous substance produced by a fungus, especially one that can contaminate food and cause illness in humans or animals.

A white, fatty substance that forms a sheath around the axons of many nerve cells, enabling the rapid transmission of electrical impulses.

relating to or originating in the bone marrow, especially concerning the production of blood cells.

A type of cancer that develops from plasma cells in the bone marrow.

A type of strong, thin polyester film, often used in insulation, packaging, and as a reflective material.

An Asian starling with dark plumage, a yellow bill, and often the ability to mimic human speech.

Relating to the muscular tissue of the heart.

The muscular tissue of the heart.

a sudden, brief, involuntary twitching or jerking of a muscle or group of muscles.

a muscle cell.

Relating to or involving electrical signals generated by muscle activity.

An iron-containing protein found in muscle fibers, similar to hemoglobin, that binds and stores oxygen.

a condition of the eye that makes it difficult to see objects that are far away; nearsightedness.

Nearsighted; unable to see distant objects clearly.

in a way that lacks imagination, foresight, or intellectual insight; narrowly.

a fibrous protein that forms (together with actin) the contractile filaments of muscle cells and is also involved in motion in other types of cells.

An extremely large number of people or things.

A surgical operation to make a small cut in the eardrum, especially to drain fluid from the middle ear.

a sticky brown substance with a sweet smell that comes from trees and is used in perfume and incense.

an evergreen shrub with glossy aromatic leaves and white or pink flowers, often associated with love and peace in classical times.

used by a speaker or writer to refer to himself or herself as the object of a verb or preposition when he or she is the subject of the clause

difficult to understand or explain; not known about

in a way that is difficult to understand or explain; in a strange, secretive, or puzzling manner.

Something that is difficult or impossible to understand or explain.

relating to mysticism or religious mysteries; having a spiritual significance that transcends human understanding.

relating to or having a spiritual meaning or reality that is neither apparent to the senses nor obvious to the intelligence.

in a way that involves spiritual or religious mystery and is difficult to understand or explain

the belief that knowledge of God and of real truth can be found through prayer and meditation rather than through reason and the senses.

The state of feeling very confused because someone or something is impossible to understand.

feeling confused and unable to understand something

to make someone confused because they cannot understand or explain something

causing feelings of confusion or wonder; impossible to understand or explain.

a quality of mystery, glamour, or power that makes someone or something seem very impressive or special.

a traditional story, especially one concerning the early history of a people or explaining a natural or social phenomenon, and typically involving supernatural beings or events.

relating to, or characteristic of myths or mythology.

Relating to or characteristic of myths or mythology.

relating to or occurring in mythology; belonging to the realm of myth.

a person who studies or is an expert in myths.

to create or elaborate a myth or myths.

a collection of myths, especially one belonging to a particular religious or cultural tradition.

Relating to or characteristic of the creation of myths.

Relating to or characteristic of the making of myths or creative storytelling.

the underlying system of beliefs, especially those dealing with supernatural forces, characteristic of a particular cultural group.

resembling mucus; having a slimy or gelatinous consistency.