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maim Synonyms

Another word for maim

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• verb (Context 1)

To wound or injure (someone) so severely that a part of the body is permanently damaged or unable to function.

Usage Example

"Strict workplace safety regulations were introduced after heavy machinery threatened to mutilate factory operators."

Strongest
mutilate
cripple
Strong
disable
disfigure
incapacitate
mangle
wound
Weak
injure

Opposites of maim

The opposite of maim shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

heal
mend
cure
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• Nearby Words

mailroom
mailshot
mailvan
maim
main
main river
mainboard

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Maim. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/maim
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