Maim (verb)

1. To cause severe injury to a person or animal, especially to the body or limbs.
2. To disable or impair the function of something.

Origin:

The word "maim" originated in the late 14th century from the middle english word "maimen" which means "to disable or mutilate a person or animal".

Examples:

1. The soldier was maimed in the war and would never walk again.
2. The attacker maimed his victim by cutting off his hand.
3. The accident maimed the young athlete, ending her career.
4. The storm maimed the once beautiful garden.
5. He was determined not to let the injury maim him for life.