How Do You Spell MAIMS?

Pronunciation: [mˈe͡ɪmz] (IPA)

The word "maims" is spelled with the letters M-A-I-M-S. The IPA phonetic transcription for this word is /meɪmz/. The sound /meɪ/ represents the diphthong vowel sound that is produced by combining the long "A" sound and the "I" sound. The "m" sound is also pronounced with slight nasalization. Finally, the sound /z/ is a voiced sibilant sound that occurs when vibrating the vocal cords and releasing air through the narrow opening between the tongue and the upper teeth.

MAIMS Meaning and Definition

  1. MAIMS is a transitive verb that refers to the act of causing severe injury or damage, often leading to permanent disability or disfigurement. This term describes the intentional or accidental act of harming someone or something in a way that results in a significant impairment or deformity. The word "maims" is derived from the Middle English term "maymen," which means to mutilate or wound.

    When someone maims another person, they cause severe harm that typically affects the physical or cognitive abilities of the victim. This injury may involve the loss or impairment of limbs, organs, or body functions, leading to life-long consequences. Maiming can result from various causes, such as accidents, violent attacks, or negligence, and it can occur with weapons, machinery, or other hazardous objects.

    The term "maims" can also be used metaphorically to describe actions or events that cause significant damage or impairment to something non-living. For instance, in reference to objects or processes, maiming can pertain to severe destruction, impairment, or weakening, resulting in permanent or long-term damage.

    The act of maiming is considered a grave offense and is generally illegal in most jurisdictions. It is often treated as a crime and carries severe legal penalties, reflecting the seriousness and harm caused by intentionally injuring or disfiguring another individual.

Common Misspellings for MAIMS

Similar spelling words for MAIMS

Conjugate verb Maims

CONDITIONAL

I would maim
we would maim
you would maim
he/she/it would maim
they would maim

FUTURE

I will maim
we will maim
you will maim
he/she/it will maim
they will maim

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have maimed
we will have maimed
you will have maimed
he/she/it will have maimed
they will have maimed

PAST

I maimed
we maimed
you maimed
he/she/it maimed
they maimed

PAST PERFECT

I had maimed
we had maimed
you had maimed
he/she/it had maimed
they had maimed

PRESENT

I maim
we maim
you maim
he/she/it maims
they maim

PRESENT PERFECT

I have maimed
we have maimed
you have maimed
he/she/it has maimed
they have maimed
I am maiming
we are maiming
you are maiming
he/she/it is maiming
they are maiming
I was maiming
we were maiming
you were maiming
he/she/it was maiming
they were maiming
I will be maiming
we will be maiming
you will be maiming
he/she/it will be maiming
they will be maiming
I have been maiming
we have been maiming
you have been maiming
he/she/it has been maiming
they have been maiming
I had been maiming
we had been maiming
you had been maiming
he/she/it had been maiming
they had been maiming
I will have been maiming
we will have been maiming
you will have been maiming
he/she/it will have been maiming
they will have been maiming
I would have maimed
we would have maimed
you would have maimed
he/she/it would have maimed
they would have maimed
I would be maiming
we would be maiming
you would be maiming
he/she/it would be maiming
they would be maiming
I would have been maiming
we would have been maiming
you would have been maiming
he/she/it would have been maiming
they would have been maiming

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