maim

Meanings

• Verb

  To injure severely, especially by cutting off a limb.

  - "The pirates maimed their captives to intimidate them."
  - "After the accident, the victim was left maimed and unable to walk."

• Verb

  To disable or impair, especially permanently.

  - "The war left many soldiers maimed both physically and mentally."
  - "The company's poor financial situation had maimed its growth prospects."

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Synonyms

mutilate

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with maim
aim , game , tame

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Variants

List of all variants of maim that leads to same result
maim , maimed , maimer , maimers , maiming , maims

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Etymology

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Old English mymen, from magan to have, be able + -ma, a suffix forming verbs from adjectives.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'maim' is derived from the Old English word 'mymen', which means 'to have, be able'.

2. The term 'maimed veteran' is used to describe a soldier who has been severely injured in war.

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Related Concepts

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1. Disability: A state of physical or mental impairment that limits a person's ability to function in their daily life.

2. Injury: Damage to the body, especially as a result of an accident or violence.

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Culture

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In literature, 'maim' has been used to describe the physical and emotional toll of war and violence. In art, it has been depicted as a symbol of loss and suffering. In music, it has been used as a metaphor for emotional pain.

How to Memorize "maim"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person losing a limb or being severely injured.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of causing harm or injury.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Maim, Injure, and Main': Maim is the verb form, Injure is a related term, and Main is a homophone that is unrelated.

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