Maimed Meaning
/meɪmd/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjPartially or wholly deprived of the use of some part of the body, usually by wounding or injury.
adjImpaired or defective in some way.
Sentence Examples
The cat maimed three squirrels.
Sami killed, maimed, and raped women.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The animal was ____ by the trap, losing one of its legs permanently.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Many soldiers were ____ during the war and had to live with their injuries for the rest of their lives.
Word Origin & History
From Middle English maymed, ymaymed. By surface analysis, maim + -ed.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The animal was ____ by the trap, losing one of its legs permanently.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Many soldiers were ____ during the war and had to live with their injuries for the rest of their lives.