mindmap root((伤残)) maim implies the loss or injury of a limb or member usually by violence: a swimmer ~ed by a shark. cripple implies the loss or severe impairment of an arm or a leg: the fall ~d her for life. mutilate implies the cutting off or removal of an essential part of a person or thing thereby impairing its completeness, beauty, or function: a poignant drama ~d by inept acting. batter implies a pounding with series of blows that bruises deeply, deforms, or mutilates: a ship ~ed by fierce storms at sea. mangle implies a tearing or crushing that leaves deep extensive wounds or lacerations: thousands are ~d every year by auto accidents.