maim
Meaning
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To wound seriously; to cause permanent loss of function of a limb or part of the body.
Synonyms
amputate
make defective
permanent injury
hamble
severe injury
Frequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/meɪm/
Etymology
From Middle English maymen, mahaymen, from Anglo-Norman maheimer, mahaigner, of Germanic origin; see mayhem.
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