maims
The word “maims” has 1 syllable: maims.
It's pronounced as /meɪmz/.
What is synonym and antonym for maims?
In the thesaurus, “maims” has 20 synonyms and 12 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for maims along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for maims
- cripples
- disable
- disables
- disfigure
- dismember
- hack
- harm
- impair
- incapacitate
- incapacitates
- injure
- injures
- kills
- mangle
- maul
- mutilate
- mutilates
- scars
- wound
- wounds
Antonyms for maims
- aid
- assist
- cure
- cures
- doctors
- fix
- heal
- heals
- help
- improve
- mend
- remedies
Meanings of maims
- verb
- To wound seriously; to cause permanent loss of function of a limb or part of the body.
Example Sentences
- The accident maims him for life, leaving him with a permanent disability.
- The wild animal maims its prey with its sharp claws and teeth.
- War often maims innocent civilians who are caught in the crossfire.
- The tragic accident maims the young athlete's dreams of competing professionally.
- The explosion severely maims anyone who is within its blast radius.
On this page you'll find 32 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to maims, such as: aid, assist, cripples, cure, cures, disable, disables.
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- mar
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- mar
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- wounds
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