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Physically harmed or damaged, especially of a limb
“He suffered from a maimed leg after the accident.”
Having less than fully functional limbs
“After the accident, he was left with maimed legs, making it difficult for him to walk.”
Defective or not working properly
Past tense for to cause permanent loss of function of a limb or part of the body
“Fellow cats, when trying to maim your two-leggers, do be careful. If you trip them, make sure that they are not carrying a firearm.”
Past tense for to cut or slash, typically with the intent of causing damage
“These titans met in a clash of arms, to hew and maim and slash each one in turn.”
Past tense for to remove or cut off the limbs or parts of
“We must be aggressive, and kill the trunk, not maim the branches.”
Past tense for to cause great damage to
“Shall we sigh over the bruised petal, and the fallen trunk, and the clouded stream, and yet ruthlessly maim the structure of these souls?”
Past tense for to cause significant damage or destruction to
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