How Do You Spell MAIMING?

Pronunciation: [mˈe͡ɪmɪŋ] (IPA)

The word "maiming" is spelled with a digraph "ai" which creates the "ay" sound /eɪ/. This sound is followed by a consonant cluster "m", "i", "ng" which makes the syllable break after "ai". The stressed syllable is the first one, so the second syllable is pronounced quickly and lightly. Overall, the IPA phonetic transcription for "maiming" is /ˈmeɪmɪŋ/. The word means causing permanent injury or disability to someone, usually by violent means.

MAIMING Meaning and Definition

  1. Maiming refers to the act of inflicting severe or permanent physical injury on a person or animal, thereby impairing their ability to function normally. It involves causing extreme harm or disfigurement by deliberately damaging or disabling a body part or organ. Maiming is typically carried out with the intention of causing serious bodily harm, often as a result of a violent or intentional act.

    The act of maiming can result in a variety of injuries, such as amputations, fractures, burns, mutilations, or other profound impairments that alter the targeted individual's appearance, mobility, or overall health. These injuries are often long-lasting or permanent, affecting the victim's ability to perform daily activities or participate fully in society.

    Maiming can occur in a range of contexts, including criminal acts, warfare, accidents, or even deliberate infliction of harm by individuals or groups. The motives behind maiming can vary, from instilling fear or asserting dominance to seeking revenge or causing physical debilitation. Legal systems in many jurisdictions consider maiming a serious offense, often carrying significant penalties.

    The term "maiming" may also extend beyond physical injuries to include psychological or emotional damage inflicted with the intent to permanently impair an individual's mental well-being or stability. In such cases, the harm may result in intense and lasting trauma, impacting the person's ability to function and enjoy a good quality of life.

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Etymology of MAIMING

The word maiming originated from the Middle English term meymen, which was derived from the Old French word mahaignier. In turn, mahaignier was derived from the Late Latin maho, meaning injured or mutilated. The term ultimately traces back to the Proto-Germanic word *mai- meaning to harm or to maim.

Similar spelling words for MAIMING

Plural form of MAIMING is MAIMINGS

Conjugate verb Maiming

CONDITIONAL

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FUTURE

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FUTURE PERFECT

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PAST

I maimed
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PAST PERFECT

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PRESENT

I maim
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PRESENT PERFECT

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I am maiming
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