as in to incapacitate
to cause severe or permanent injury to
on-the-job accidents maim far too many workers every year
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Recent Examples of maim
More than 600 species of venomous snakes roam the earth, biting as many as 2.7 million people, killing about 120,000 people and maiming 400,000 others — numbers thought to be vast underestimates.
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Apoorva Mandavilli, New York Times, 2 May 2025
However, Reiner thought Sheldon should be merely badly injured, not permanently maimed.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 29 Apr. 2025
The gorilla could easily maim several men before being exhausted.
—Mohammed Soliman, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Apr. 2025
Play was delayed while a batboy maimed an errant drone in left field.
—Evan Webeck, Mercury News, 1 Apr. 2025
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Apoorva Mandavilli, New York Times, 2 May 2025
However, Reiner thought Sheldon should be merely badly injured, not permanently maimed.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 29 Apr. 2025
The gorilla could easily maim several men before being exhausted.
—Mohammed Soliman, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Apr. 2025
Play was delayed while a batboy maimed an errant drone in left field.
—Evan Webeck, Mercury News, 1 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for maim
Verb
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This names someone who can pay your bills and otherwise handle your finances if you become incapacitated.—
Liz Weston,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2025
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However, by the time Biden became incapacitated, that constitutional remedy was available for use.—
Mark R. Weaver,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 May 2025
Verb
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About six weeks ago, hackers crippled the computer systems of the TV and mobile phone provider Dish Network.—
Shira Ovide,
Washington Post,
4 Apr. 2023
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Oakland Mills Coach: Chris Brewington Last season: Class 2A state champion Outlook: Losing the talent Oakland Mills did from last year’s outdoor season would cripple most programs, but the Scorpions have reloaded.—
Anthony Maluso,
Baltimore Sun,
22 Mar. 2023
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Several people were injured in a boat crash in the Hamptons on Sunday night, and the boat’s captain was arrested for boating under the influence, police said.—
Joseph Wilkinson,
New York Daily News,
26 May 2025
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The woman also was seriously injured in the crash and was taken to a hospital by ambulance.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 May 2025
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Police officials on Friday morning announced investigators had made an arrest in connection with a shooting last month during UC Davis’ Picnic Day events at a neighborhood park, where three people were wounded by gunfire after suspects opened fire and large crowds scattered.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
23 May 2025
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On June 4, 1982, Israeli Ambassador to the UK, Shlomo Argov, was seriously wounded after he was shot in the head when leaving a diplomatic event in the center of London.—
Caitlin McFall,
FOXNews.com,
22 May 2025
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Some victims were mutilated, and many were decapitated.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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In January, David Balland, a co-founder of French crypto firm Ledger, had his hand mutilated after he and his wife were kidnapped from their home in central France.—
Sophie Tanno,
CNN Money,
14 May 2025
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The forecast comes after several devastating hurricanes battered the U.S. last year, including Helene, which killed 241 people across five states in September.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
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The week took a tragic turn Wednesday evening in Washington, D.C., when two Israeli Embassy employees were shot and killed near a Jewish museum.—
Grace Miserocchi,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2025
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“Maim.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maim. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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