maim (Meaning)
maim (v)
injure or wound seriously and leave permanent disfiguration or mutilation
maim (v. t.)
To deprive of the use of a limb, so as to render a person on fighting less able either to defend himself or to annoy his adversary.
To mutilate; to cripple; to injure; to disable; to impair.
maim (v.)
The privation of the use of a limb or member of the body, by which one is rendered less able to defend himself or to annoy his adversary.
The privation of any necessary part; a crippling; mutilation; injury; deprivation of something essential. See Mayhem.
Synonyms & Antonyms of maim
Synonyms:
- pelt
- drub
- spank
- lambaste
- thump
- smack
- hobble
- sock
- gore
- beat
- buffet
- whip
- hamstring
- harm
- maul
- whack
- torture
- kneecap
- break
- lace
- murder
- lacerate
- impair
- thrash
- paste
- smash
- pound
- belt
- lambast
- hammer
- wing
- bang
- flog
- punch
- wallop
- swat
- torment
- lick
- bung up
- rough (up)
- pummel
- lash
- mangle
- batter
- swipe
- slap
- bash
- box
- bludgeon
Antonyms:
maim Sentence Examples
- The accident maimed him for life, leaving him with permanent disabilities.
- The vicious attack aimed to maim, leaving the victim severely injured.
- Landmines in war-torn regions often maim innocent civilians, causing devastating injuries.
- The trap was set to maim wildlife, but conservationists worked tirelessly to dismantle it.
- The criminal's intent was not only to steal but also to maim his victims, leaving psychological scars.
- The explosion maimed several bystanders, leading to a call for stricter safety regulations.
- The sharp machinery posed a significant risk of maiming workers if safety protocols weren't followed.
- The storm caused destruction that maimed homes and infrastructure, leaving communities in despair.
- Despite efforts to train soldiers in safety procedures, the battlefield still maimed many.
- The horror of war is vividly portrayed in the stories of soldiers who returned home maimed and scarred for life.
FAQs About the word maim
injure or wound seriously and leave permanent disfiguration or mutilationTo deprive of the use of a limb, so as to render a person on fighting less able either
kill, wound,incapacitate, injure, mutilate, cripple, lame, damage, hurt,disable
heal, patch, heal, fix, cure, patch, rehabilitate, rehabilitate, remedy, cure
The accident maimed him for life, leaving him with permanent disabilities.
The vicious attack aimed to maim, leaving the victim severely injured.
Landmines in war-torn regions often maim innocent civilians, causing devastating injuries.
The trap was set to maim wildlife, but conservationists worked tirelessly to dismantle it.
