Maimed

/meɪmd/

Meaning & Definition

verb

to injure someone so that part of the body is permanently damaged.

The explosion maimed several people in the vicinity.

to mutilate or seriously injure, making it difficult or impossible to function normally.

He was maimed in the accident, losing both his legs.

to render helpless or unable to perform a function.

The scandal maimed his political career, leaving him unable to run for office again.

to cause severe damage to a person’s livelihood or prospects.

The economic downturn maimed the small businesses in the area.

Middle English 'maimen', from Old French 'mahaignier', based on Latin 'māndere', to chew.

maimed for life

to be permanently injured or damaged.

maimed in battle

to be seriously injured during combat.

mutilated

severely damaged or disfigured.

deformed

having an unnatural or irregular shape.

to significantly mess up something.

He totally maimed that presentation.

to go overboard with an action that causes damage.

She kind of maimed that recipe.