Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
mame
verb
/ˈmeɪm/
Definition
To cause severe injury or mutilation to someone, typically resulting in the loss of a limb or body part.
Examples
- He was mame when he stepped on a landmine during the war.
- The fierce animal mame its prey, leaving it unable to escape.
Meaning
Mame refers to the act of severely injuring a person, often in a way that leads to permanent damage or disfigurement.
Synonyms
- maim
- disable
- cripple