Injure and leave permanently disfigured (4)

I believe the answer is:

maim

(Other definitions for maim that I've seen before include "Disable, lame" , "Wound and permanently disfigure" , "Injure seriously, leaving permanent damage" , "Injure or harm severely" , "Wound so that part of body is permanently damaged" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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