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maim vs wound

wound vs maim

maim is not a noun while wound is a noun.

maim is not an adjective while wound is an adjective.

maim and wound both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
maim No No Yes No
wound Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, wound is a hypernym of maim; that is, wound is a word with a broader meaning than maim:
  • maim: injure or wound seriously and leave permanent disfiguration or mutilation
  • wound: cause injuries or bodily harm to
Other hypernyms of maim include injure.
maim (noun) wound (noun)
the act of inflicting a wound
a casualty to military personnel resulting from combat
a figurative injury (to your feelings or pride)
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
maim (adjective) wound (adjective)
put in a coil
maim (verb) wound (verb)
injure or wound seriously and leave permanent disfiguration or mutilation cause injuries or bodily harm to
hurt the feelings of
Difference between maim and wound

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