Maim

Synonyms of maim

• disable
• injure
• wound
• cripple

Antonyms of maim

• cure
• heal
• mend
• repair

Collocations of maim

severely maim

Frequency: 70 %

The accident severely maimed the victim.

permanently maim

Frequency: 60 %

The injury permanently maimed his hand.

physically maim

Frequency: 50 %

The attack physically maimed the victim.

emotionally maim

Frequency: 40 %

The traumatic experience emotionally maimed her.

mentally maim

Frequency: 30 %

The abuse mentally maimed the child.

Idiomatic Expressions for maim

• Phrase: maim and kill
  Meaning: to cause serious harm or death
  Usage: The explosion maimed and killed several people.