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Maim

Definition:

Verb: To maim means to inflict a severe injury, often resulting in disfigurement or loss of a body part.

Noun: A maim refers to the severe injury inflicted upon someone.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Verb: To cause physical harm, often intentionally, resulting in a severe injury.

Example sentences:

1. The explosion maimed several innocent civilians.
2. The vicious dog attack maimed the young boy's hand.

Sense 2:

Verb: To impair or damage severely.

Example sentences:

1. The scandal maimed the politician's reputation beyond repair.
2. An economic crisis can maim a country's financial stability.

Sense 3:

Noun: A severe injury that causes disfigurement or permanent damage.

Example sentences:

1. The soldier was left with a permanent maim after a battlefield accident.
2. Survivors of the car crash suffered various maims and injuries.