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Vocabulary Entry
maim
|verb • noun
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V
verb
To inflict serious injury on someone, causing them to be physically damaged or unable to function fully.
Example Sentences
"The accident could maim a person for life."
"He was maimed in the war and had to adjust to a new way of living."
"The wild animal was known to maim anyone who ventured too close."
N
noun
A serious injury, especially to a limb, that causes permanent damage.
Example Sentences
"The soldier returned home with a maim that affected his leg."
"Her story highlighted the maims suffered by many during the conflict."
"This type of accident can lead to a maim that disables a person."