Maim

Pronunciation: /meɪm/

Definitions of maim

verb to wound or injure someone so severely that a part of their body is permanently damaged

Example Sentences

A1 The villain tried to maim the hero with a sharp knife.

A2 The accident maimed his leg, leaving him unable to walk properly.

B1 The wild animal attacked the hiker, attempting to maim him.

B2 The explosion maimed several people, causing severe injuries.

C1 The war left many soldiers maimed for life, both physically and mentally.

C2 The brutal attack maimed the victim, forever changing their life.

Examples of maim in a Sentence

formal The criminal attempted to maim his victim by stabbing him with a knife.

informal I heard that Tom got into a fight and tried to maim the other guy.

slang Don't mess with him, he'll maim you without a second thought.

figurative The new policy could potentially maim our chances of success in the market.

Grammatical Forms of maim

• past tense: maimed
• plural: maims
• comparative: more maimed
• superlative: most maimed
• present tense: maims
• future tense: will maim
• perfect tense: has maimed
• continuous tense: is maiming
• singular: maim
• positive degree: maim
• infinitive: maim
• gerund: maiming
• participle: maiming

Origin and Evolution of maim

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'maim' originated from the Old French word 'mahaignier' which means to maim or mutilate.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'maim' has retained its meaning of causing serious injury or permanent damage to a person's body.