Definition of Maim

to injure to the point that function is lost in a body part or region

Examples of Maim in a sentence

The evil dictator seemed to take delight in using a sword to maim and murder the people who opposed him.  🔊

When the terrorists made their plan, their intent was to maim or kill as many government workers as possible.  🔊

Jake is an irresponsible driver who will most likely take a life or maim someone eventually.  🔊

If you do not want your vicious dog to maim or fatally injure people, then you should put him down.  🔊

Part of Parker’s job is detecting explosive devices that may maim his fellow soldiers.  🔊

Since Bill is quite careless, we were worried he would either main or kill himself if he bought a motorcycle.  🔊

Fortunately the drunk driver did not maim the little boy when he hit him.  🔊

The school attack was the girl’s attempt to slaughter and maim those who had bullied her.  🔊

Because my mother was angry with my father, she tried to maim him with a knife to his groin.  🔊

The wrestler’s signature move can maim an opponent and leave him unable to walk.  🔊

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