Maimed: meaning, definitions and examples

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maimed

 

[ meษชmd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

physical injury

To maim someone is to cause them serious physical injury, often resulting in a permanent disability. This term is commonly used in legal and medical contexts to describe the consequence of violent acts. The intention behind maiming can vary, but it is typically associated with acts of aggression or warfare.

Synonyms

disable, injure, mutilate, wound.

Examples of usage

  • The explosion maimed several soldiers during the attack.
  • He was maimed in a car accident, leaving him unable to walk.
  • The animal was found maimed after the poacher's trap was set.
  • The report detailed how many were maimed in the conflict.

Translations

Translations of the word "maimed" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mutilado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคชเค‚เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช verstรผmmelt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ cacat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะฐะปั–ั‡ะตะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ okaleczony

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต mutilated

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท mutilรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ mutilado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sakat

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ถˆ๊ตฌ๊ฐ€ ๋œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุดูˆู‡

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zmrzaฤenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zmrzaฤenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฎ‹็–พ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ oklesten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fรถtluรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะตะผั‚ะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ–แƒแƒ แƒแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mutilษ™ edilmiลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ mutilado

Etymology

The word 'maimed' originates from the Old French word 'mahever,' which means 'to mutilate' or 'to injure.' This word has its roots in the Latin 'mฤnsuฤ“tฤซnus,' meaning 'to be tame' or 'gentle,' referring to the act of debilitating something. The usage of 'maim' has evolved over the centuries to denote serious bodily harm, especially in contexts of violence or warfare. Its current usage reflects a broader understanding of injury that does not only focus on the immediate wounds but also the long-term consequences of physical harm. Over the years, the term has been associated with both legal definitions and societal discussions about violence, disability, and the impacts of physical harm on individuals and communities.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,726, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.