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to maim
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to cause serious and often permanent injury to a person, typically by disabling a part of their body
Transitive: to maim sb/sth
maim
v
maimed
adj
maimed
adj
maimer
n
maimer
n
Example
Tragically, the accident maimed the pedestrian, resulting in the loss of a limb.
The explosion maimed several individuals, leaving them with severe injuries.
Wild animals in certain situations may maim their prey to disable them.
The vicious attack aimed to maim the victim's hands, preventing them from using tools.
Landmines in conflict zones pose a significant threat, capable of maiming unsuspecting civilians.