# magic vs maim

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### magic
*noun · IPA /ˈmad͡ʒɪk/ · frequency rank #1,796*
The application of rituals or actions, especially those based on occult knowledge, to subdue or manipulate natural or supernatural beings and forces in order to have some benefit from them.

### maim
*verb · IPA /meɪm/ · frequency rank #44,918*
To wound seriously; to cause permanent loss of function of a limb or part of the body.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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