# motivation vs mutilation

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### motivation
*noun · IPA /ˈməʊ.tɪ.veɪ.ʃən/ · frequency rank #4,965*
Willingness of action especially in behavior.

### mutilation
*noun · frequency rank #23,341*
The act of mutilating or the state of being mutilated.

## Source
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