Maim (Verb)
Meaning
Injure or wound seriously and leave permanent disfiguration or mutilation; "people were maimed by the explosion".
Classification
Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.
Examples
- The landmine exploded and maimed several innocent civilians.
- Her hand was badly maimed in the accident, requiring extensive surgery and years of physical therapy.
- Many soldiers were maimed during the long and brutal war.
- The bomb blast seriously maimed the young girl, causing her to lose a leg.
- He was maimed for life after being struck by a stray bullet during the riot.